Lotte Kopecky unable to participate in Track World Championships due to back injury following accident during Tour de l'Ardeche
Lotte Kopecky, the reigning world champion, will not compete in the track world championships in Chile in October, as she has sustained vertebral fractures in a crash at the Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche.
The latest setback comes after a persistent lower back pain that Kopecky had been experiencing throughout the season, which forced her to abandon the Giro d'Italia Women in July. The crash on stage 3 of the race resulted in a vertebral fracture for Kopecky, and it seems that her 2025 season is almost certainly ended by these injuries.
Despite the disappointing turn of events, Kopecky remains optimistic and expressed her gratitude for the "best possible support" that will enable her to return. She shared a post on social media, expressing her feelings and stating that she will give herself the time to let her body and the fracture heal properly.
Kopecky had a successful season before the accident, winning the third consecutive Tour of Flanders in April and a seventh consecutive individual time trial title at the Belgian national road championships in June. However, she had expressed frustration with her progress this season and had doubts over whether she was "good enough" to continue at a high level.
Kopecky's absence will be a blow to the cycling world, as she was set to defend her world championship title in Kigali next weekend. She will, however, be supported by notable riders such as Elisa Longo-Borghini, Juliette Labous, and Lorena Wiebes during her recovery before returning to the 2026 season.
Recovery is Kopecky's priority as she prepares to return to form for the 2026 season. Despite the injuries, she is able to walk and clean her house, demonstrating her resilience and determination to overcome this setback.
As Kopecky takes the time to heal, we wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on the track in 2026.
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