A failed pre-production component in Niki Terpstra's Specialized Roubaix was to blame for his crash at this year's Paris-Roubiax(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Niki Terpstra and Tom Boonen have a laugh(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Niki Terpstra (Quick-Step Floors)(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Niki Terpstra (Quick-Step Floors)(Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)
Van Avermaet, Gilbert and Terpstra on the Flanders podium
Niki Terpstra recently returned to training after his crash in Paris-Roubaix but was forced to take more time off the bike after picking up a second injury. A torn arm muscle will keep him off the bike for a few more days.
"I was badly bruised from head to toe. I'm actually surprised I did not break anything, considering the impact of the fall."
The 33-year old was finally allowed to start training last week. "I'd been cycling for not too long and got a tear in my triceps, so I have to rest for a few days now," he said.
He now aims to do well at the national championships the end of June. "The end of the season also has some nice races, and I hope to ride the Vuelta in preparation for the World Championships. That was also good for me last season."
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