Evenepoel takes tentative steps toward recovery from Il Lombardia crash

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Remco Evenepoel (Deceuninck-QuickStep) (Image credit: Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel was up and taking a few tentative steps using crutches just five days after crashing into the ravine off the Sormano and fracturing his pelvis during Il Lombardia on Saturday.

The Deceuninck-Quickstep rider was transported back to a hospital in Herentals, Belgium on Monday, and posted an optimistic video message thanking his supporters and vowing to come back stronger than ever.

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