Chris Froome, the four-time Tour de France champion, is back in the saddle less than three months after surgery.
He posted a selfie on Instagram showing him on a Cote d’Azur road, smiling with the sunrise in the background.
What happened to Chris Froome?
Froome sustained a fractured vertebrae, collapsed lung, and five broken ribs in a training accident in France.
The crash occurred while he was training for the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Why it matters for Chris Froome
Froome's career was halted in 2019 due to a similar crash, which left him with a fractured right femur, elbow, and ribs.
He has yet to announce his plans for next season, with his contract with Israel-Premier Tech expiring this year.
The team is rebranding to NSN Cycling Team in 2026.
What comes next for Chris Froome?
Froome won the Tour de France in 2013 and three consecutive times from 2015-2017.
He also won the Spanish Vuelta in 2011 and 2017, and the Giro d’Italia in 2018.
Froome's return to competitive racing has been a long and challenging process.
He has been working hard to regain his fitness and form.
Froome's fans are eagerly awaiting his next move, with many hoping he will return to his winning ways.
The 40-year-old British cyclist has a lot to prove, but he is determined to succeed.
Froome's contract situation is still uncertain, with many teams interested in signing him.
He will have to make a decision soon, with the new season approaching.
Froome's experience and skill make him a valuable asset to any team.
He has a lot to offer, and his return to road cycling is a welcome sight for fans.