Cycling star Tadej Pogacar has resumed training on a stationary bike and is targeting a full recovery for next season after fracturing his collarbone and neck in a crash at the Vuelta a España.
The five-time Tour de France champion suffered multiple injuries after a fall two weeks ago and will not defend his world title at the upcoming world championships in Canada.
However, the 27-year-old Slovenian posted a video on Instagram on Tuesday, saying his recovery was on track and that he was gradually building towards the 2027 season.
"Not quite how we planned to spend September," wrote Pogacar.
Before his crash on stage eight of the Vuelta, Pogacar had planned to chase a record-equalling third world road race title in Montreal later this month before setting his sights on a sixth consecutive Giro di Lombardia victory in October.
"It's just nice to be back on the bike. I'm taking it step by step at the moment and slowly building things back up towards next season," said the UAE Team Emirates rider.