Australian cycling ace Michael Matthews has broken both wrists in a training crash and been ruled out of racing for the forseeable future.<\/p>\n
Matthews\u2019 season on the World Tour started with victory in the Gran Premio de Castellon in Spain in late January \u2013 the 44th win of his decorated 17-year career.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old was to have contested the eight-day Paris-Nice race starting Sunday but now faces a lengthy stint on the sidelines.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnfortunately Michael Matthews suffered a crash whilst out training [on Thursday] and was transferred to hospital,\u201d a statement from his Jayco Alula team said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeam medical staff have confirmed that CT scan results show fractures to both of his wrists, subsequently ruling him out of all upcoming races.<\/p>\n
\u201cMatthews is in direct contact with team medical staff and will have extensive support to aid a swift recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n
The injury ruins the European spring campaign for Matthews, who has won stages of all three Grand Tours, and the green jersey at the fabled Tour de France.<\/p>\n
The Canberra-born Matthews endured a rugged 2025 campaign when he had to recover from a potentially life-threatening pulmonary embolism discovered at an altitude training camp in Livigno, Italy.<\/p>\n