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Cyclist Dylan Groenewegen injured in collision with motorcycle

Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen suffered a rib muscle tear after being struck by a motorcycle during a training session near Uithoorn. The rider is currently recovering and remains uncertain about how the injury will affect his upcoming racing schedule.

Professional cyclist Dylan Groenewegen has sustained a muscle tear near his ribs following a collision with a motorcycle. The 33-year-old Amsterdam native was training near Uithoorn when the incident occurred, allegedly because the motorcycle rider failed to yield. Despite the significant pain from his injury, Groenewegen expressed relief that his condition was not more severe given the nature of the crash.

Groenewegen has enjoyed a successful season so far, securing four victories including wins at the Clàssica Comunitat Valencia-Gran Premi València and three races in Belgium. His most recent competition was the Renewi Tour in late August. As he recovers from the accident, the cyclist stated that it is currently too early to determine how this injury will impact his participation in upcoming scheduled races.

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