Following medical advice, Mikel Landa will undergo a period of rest and recuperation and will not take part in this year’s Corsa Rosa.
Mikel endured a disrupted winter due to illness, which delayed the start of his season, before making his return to racing at Volta a Catalunya, last month. In April, during stage two of Itzulia Basque Country, he was involved in an incident with an organisation vehicle. Although he was able to finish the stage, it was decided that he would not continue in the race.
Under the supervision of the team’s medical staff, Mikel has since undergone further examinations, which have revealed a small pelvic fracture. Due to the nature of the injury, it was not easily identifiable initially, but subsequent checks have now provided a clear diagnosis. The fracture has already begun to heal but will require a further period of recovery.
“I am obviously disappointed, as I had worked hard to come back from a difficult winter and was starting to feel good again in Itzulia”, said Mikel. “I had been experiencing some discomfort, but the type of fracture made it difficult to fully identify at first. Now that we have clarity, I can focus fully on my recovery.”
The 36-year-old Basque added: “It’s a shame to miss the Giro d’Italia, especially as I was motivated to return after last year. But the priority now is to get healthy again and rebuild my condition, and then we will look ahead to new goals later in the season.”
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