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Lidl-Trek rider Albert Philipsen Mummified in Bandages after an 80kph Training Crash

The young pro revealed that he escaped a high speed crash without sustaining any fractures or internal injuries.

Lidl-Trek rider Albert Philipsen Mummified in Bandages after an 80kph Training Crash

Philipsen described the experience as uniquely frightening, stating that it was the first time I’ve truly been scared after a crash.
 
The external injuries he received from the impact were significant. 
 
Philipsen said "I had a nasty training crash on Friday. I don’t remember much – one minute I was descending at 80kmh and the next thing I remember was lying on the ground – alone, half conscious, trying to use the small window of adrenaline to call the emergency services while blood was dripping down my face."
 
"I think this is the first time I’ve ever truly been scared after a crash. Fortunately, I was found quickly, and a group of people did an amazing job handling the situation until the ambulance arrived."
 
"I feel extremely lucky to be back home with no internal injuries, apart from a heavy hit to the head, and no broken bones – even though I’m still pretty banged up right now."
 
"You know it was a proper crash when the clinic runs out of bandages after two days."
 
"Recovery will take some time, but I’ll come back stronger"
 
The Dane was signed by Lidl-Trek on a four-year contract with its WorldTour team last winter, after a promising junior road and MTB career.