While attention focused on Mads Pedersen, Tobias Foss turned out to be an even bigger victim of the Valencia crash

Foss shared the positive update on his own social media. “Medical update: what we initially thought was a broken shoulder blade after the crash in Valencia turned out to be much more serious: multiple broken ribs, a broken collarbone, a punctured lung and a fracture in part of a vertebra.”

That is no minor setback. Far from it. “It has been seven tough and painful weeks, but on Monday I was finally back outside on the road and able to resume training,” said the former Jumbo-Visma rider, who understandably posted a smiling photo from his first outdoor ride since February 4, the day of the opening stage in Valencia.

“The medical team at INEOS Grenadiers has taken fantastic care of me and helped get me back on my feet as quickly as possible. With my little mate keeping me company on the sofa, the days flew by,” Foss added, also sharing a photo of his loyal four-legged companion.

“I’m going to use the coming weeks to build my body back up, and hopefully I can restart my season at Amstel!” concluded the motivated Norwegian, who is therefore aiming to return to racing in mid-April.