Ullrich Speaks Up About Bike Accident: "Plowed Head-On into Me"
Collision account described by Ullrich: 'Directly into my path' - Collision leaves Ullrich referring to it as a "direct impact to the forehead."
Hey there!
So, the legendary former Tour de France winner, Jan Ullrich, has finally broken the silence about his recent cycling mishap. Apparently, he got hit by a car last week, leaving him with a fractured fibula, some bruises, and a spot or two of road rash.
In a candid chat on his podcast "Ulle & Rick" with fellow cyclist Rick Zabel, Ullrich shared the details. According to him, he was simply taking a leisurely spin around the block, nearly home, when - you guessed it - a motorist attempting a turn didn't spot him and smashed right into him on the left side.
As of Wednesday, Ullrich was still puttering around in the hospital in Freiburg. Despite the pain and multiple wound drains he had to contend with (four just the day before), he plans to make an appearance at the "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival" in Bad Dürrheim this weekend. But don't expect to see him on a bike.
- Jan Ullrich
- Cycling Accident
- Car Collision
- Tour de France Champion
- Rick Zabel
- Freiburg Hospital
- Jan Ullrich, the Tour de France champion, had a surprising encounter with a car during a leisurely bike ride, leaving him unsure if he'll be able to attend the "Jan Ullrich Cycling Festival."
- Despite his current health-and-wellness challenges resulting from a cycling accident, Jan Ullrich remains optimistic and plans to make an appearance at an upcoming event, albeit off his bike.
- In a chat with fellow cyclist Rick Zabel on his podcast, Jan Ullrich, who is still at Freiburg Hospital, opened up about the details of his accident, expressing uncertainty about the future of his sports career and sports-analysis endeavors.
