At the end of January, Petr Vakoc sustained serious injuries in a collision on a training ride in South Africa. The collision with a truck left Vakoc in the hospital for a number of weeks only returning to his home in Prague this week.
Even if he can’t sit in a saddle because of his broken back, Vakoc still worked out a way to train; by hanging his bike out of the ceiling, as this clip reveals.
We have some very good news coming from Prague! @PetrVakoc is out of the hospital and at home, where he is following his post-injury rehabilitation program:https://t.co/Hyx7pOXghr
Join us in wishing Petr a fast and full recovery! pic.twitter.com/xpyqE7mArO— Quick-Step Cycling (@quickstepteam) March 21, 2018
“I can’t tell you how great it is to be back home after such a long time in the hospital, first in South Africa and most recently in Prague, at the Motol University Hospital,” said the rider. “Of course, it is tough being sidelined with a view to a long rehabilitation period when all you want is to ride your bike, but I am feeling lucky knowing I will come back again.
“It will take some months before I return to competition, but I am really motivated and it is a great comfort knowing I am in good hands with the team and my family. I have just pedalled for the first time at my home, after hanging a bike from my ceiling and mounting it to a Tacx trainer. I am still not allowed to pedal seated but I am so happy I can start moving the legs and work to get back to the pack!”
