News Road Soler to return to Colombia By Cycling News published 18 November 2011 Going home six months after Tour de Suisse crash Comments Juan Mauricio Soler (Movistar Team) won stage 2 and pulled on the yellow jersey (Image credit: Sirotti)Mauricio Soler will return home to Colombia the middle of next month. He will continue his recovery and rehabilitation in his home land.Related ArticlesSoler airlifted from Tour de Suisse after crashSoler out of coma, may be moved to SpainSoler showing signs of "serious cognitive deficits" Soler transferred to hospital in SpainSoler leaves intensive care unitSoler undergoing daily physical therapy to aid recoverySoler out of hospital after four monthsHis wife Patricia Florez “has been making the necessary arrangements for the winner of the 2007 Tour de France King of the Mountains to continue his recovery at home,” according to a statement issued by the Colombian cycling federation.Soler, 28, suffered severe head injuries in a crash during this year's Tour de Suisse. He was placed in an induced coma, before being moved to a hospital in Spain in July. He left the hospital in mid-October.No prognosis on the extent of his recovery has been given.Get The Leadout NewsletterThe latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Cycling NewsSocial Links Navigation More news‘I was giving it my all’ - Zoe Backstedt on career-best World Cup second placeHow to watch Mathieu van der Poel's cyclocross comeback: World Cup Zonhoven live streamsLatestMathieu van der Poel expected to peak later this cyclocross seasonSee more latest ► Most Popular'New team, new challenge' - Annemiek van Vleuten returns to pro peloton as Fenix-Deceuninck's performance mentorVan Aert returns to cyclocross action on Monday while Van Empel is ruled out of weekend World Cup races'I will talk with Tadej and we'll decide' - UAE and Pogačar to discuss possible Vuelta a España start Belgian talent branded 'next Remco Evenepoel' stays with Lotto for expected return to WorldTour status in 2026After months of 'fighting for his life', Ineos teenager switches to Lotto Kern-Haus PSD Bank development team'Brightest in the peloton' - Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto reveal race jersey for 2025Movistar reveal new white race jersey for 2025 as main sponsor extends for five more years'I need someone to take the gamble of signing me' - Australian U23 champion Fergus Browning chasing a contract after Trinity Racing closureHow to watch the 2025 Vuelta a España route presentationBassett, McGill, Rhim return to Project Echelon Racing's 15-rider roster to 'replicate results'Super-talent Jan Christen joins Pogačar and Torres with contract extension through 2030 at UAE Team Emirates
