Update on Lotte Kopecky: the crash in the Ardèche race has had more serious consequences than initially thought

Update on Lotte Kopecky: the crash in the Ardèche race has had more serious consequences than initially thought

12/09/2025

She has suffered a vertebral fracture following her crash in the third stage of the Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l'Ardèche.

Linked race Ronde van de Ardèche - Linked cyclists Lotte Kopecky

Kopecky, who won the opening stage of the French stage race, crashed early on in the third stage, which started in Avignon and finished in Pernes-les-Fontaines. She immediately realised that her back was in a lot of pain and had to abandon the race. Initial examinations at a French hospital revealed no broken bones. However, due to persistent pain, Lotte travelled home this morning to have further tests done in Belgium.

It is unclear what this means for the rest of the 2025 season. The Team SD Worx – Protime rider had already decided not to defend her road world title in Rwanda. However, she is still scheduled to compete in the World Championships on the track in Chile from 22 to 26 October.

Kopecky will have to rest for the next few days. After that, the progress of the fracture will be assessed. Only then will it be possible to say when she will be able to cycle again and how long her rehabilitation will take.

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