Nikki Brammeier suffers lingering concussion symptoms

Nikki Brammeier has revealed she has been suffering with headaches, dizziness and panic attacks in the aftermath of her crash at the European Cyclo Cross Championships 10 days ago – symptoms she says left her a "complete mess". The British rider does not know when she’ll return to racing but urged the cycling world to take the issue of concussion more seriously.

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