Cyclist Nikias Arndt Recovering After Severe Spinal Injury at Brügge-De Panne

The race's dangerous course design and high speeds have reignited criticism of UCI safety measures as calls for reform grow louder.

Nikias Arndt, 33, suffered a severe spinal injury during the Brügge-De Panne race and has undergone successful surgery in Belgium.
Arndt is expected to begin rehabilitation in the coming days, with hopes of returning to cycling within two months, according to his team, Bahrain-Victorious.
The race finale was marred by four major crashes, with high speeds and a technical course design contributing to the chaos.
Criticism has mounted against race organizers and the UCI for insufficient safety measures, highlighting ongoing risks in professional cycling.
Colombian cyclist Juan Sebastián Molano won the race, while Arndt's teammate Phil Bauhaus claimed fourth place in a dramatically reduced field.