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Chris Froome starts Rehabilitation after Horrific near Death Training Crash

Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is in active rehabilitation following a severe training crash near the French Riviera that left him with multiple life-threatening injuries. The 40-year-old British cycling icon shared an unfiltered look at his recovery, posting images of his torso marked by deep scars and bruising while thanking a UK-based recovery and performance centre supporting his treatment.

Chris Froome starts Rehabilitation after Horrific near Death Training Crash

Froome was airlifted to hospital after the solo crash and underwent emergency surgery for a ruptured pericardium — the membrane surrounding the heart. He also suffered five broken ribs, a fractured lumbar vertebra, and a collapsed lung. Doctors involved in his care characterized the accident as “potentially fatal.” Froome’s family confirmed his condition was stable and emphasized he sustained no head injuries.

Despite the seriousness of his injuries, Froome’s public update showed a positive spirit: shirtless during a rehabilitation session, he smiled and gave a thumbs-up while tagging the clinic helping him rebuild strength. The images underscore both the physical cost of the crash and his determination to work through the long recovery ahead. Froome is working with INDIBA Sports and Rehab, a Global MedTech, inspiring change and impacting lives through advanced #TECARTherapy and laser treatments.

“Recovery will be measured in small steps, patience and honest hard work,” Froome said, “I’m incredibly grateful to the medical teams, the rehabilitation specialists and my family. Their support is giving me the best chance to come back stronger, whatever form that may take.”

Froome’s latest crash revives memories of a career-defining comeback after a catastrophic 2019 training crash that fractured his femur, elbow, hip and ribs. That injury kept him off the bike for nearly a year, yet he returned to professional racing with Israel–Premier Tech and continued to compete into his late thirties. Those earlier setbacks and recoveries have become a touchstone for fans and media assessing his prospects now.

In 2017, Chris Froome was out training when he was driven off the road onto the pavement and rammed by a driver, crushing his Pinarello, who the drove off.

With Froome’s contract at Israel–Premier Tech due to expire at the end of the year and uncertain prospects for a racing return, speculation is likely to continue about his future in the peloton. For now, focus remains on his immediate rehabilitation and medical care. The recovery process for injuries of this severity is typically long and complex, involving multidisciplinary teams of surgeons, physiotherapists and performance specialists.

Friends, colleagues and supporters have rallied around Froome, offering messages of encouragement as he navigates what many have called his toughest challenge yet. The cycling community and fans worldwide will be watching his progress closely and hoping for a safe, steady recovery.

Millions of people have wished Froome a speedy recovery with many recommending him to retire and spend more time with his familty.
 
However, you can never take the pro cyclist away from a real bad ass like Froome.
 
This isn't the end for Froome, it's a start of new chapter for the cycling legend, who blew everyone away in the 2018 Giro d'Italia on the Colle delle Finestre - one of the most incredible stage wins in professional cycling.

Wish Him Well Here

 
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