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Young Cyclist Uijtdebroeks Withdraws, Aims for Comeback

5/24/2025

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Belgian cyclist Cian Uijtdebroeks, just 22, has been forced to withdraw from Tirreno-Adriatico due to a nagging back injury. Following a strong showing at the 2023 Vuelta, he has battled nerve damage and illness, resulting in several race dropouts. Now training in the stunning landscapes of Andorra, he aims for a comeback at the Tour de Suisse and Tour of Poland.

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Belgian cyclist Cian Uijtdebroeks, just 22, has been forced to withdraw from Tirreno-Adriatico due to a nagging back injury. Following a strong showing at the 2023 Vuelta, he has battled nerve damage and illness, resulting in several race dropouts. Now training in the stunning landscapes of Andorra, he aims for a comeback at the Tour de Suisse and Tour of Poland.