After a stellar WorldTour debut final yr, Jake Stewart‘s 2022 season has but to get underway because the 22-year-old is waylaid by intestinal issues, his Groupama-FDJ crew introduced on Tuesday.
In taking second place at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad final yr, Stewart confirmed his promise for the Classics however after a conflict with Nacer Bouhanni within the Cholet-Pays de la Loire that left him with a fracture in his left hand, he missed out on the Tour of Flanders.
The Briton stated he does not know when he’ll begin racing.
“Since mid-January, I’ve been bothered by intestinal issues, which prevented me from competing,” Stewart stated in a crew press launch. “We’re searching for one of the best resolution to remedy it. Throughout this time period, I won’t be able to race at a excessive degree, I can prepare however I can’t compete.”
Staff physician Jacky Maillot specified Stewart is experiencing irritation in his intestines and “should comply with a therapy that may hold him away from racing”.
Stewart thanked the crew for giving him “time to grasp what was occurring. All the things is in line for me to get higher and to get again to my finest degree.”
Following up on Twitter, Stewart stated, “sorry to you guys that I’ve flicked that had me in your fantasy groups for the spring classics as a result of it is gonna be some time till I am racing once more. Well being is wealth, and we’re taking our time to seek out my 100% once more!”
Little replace on why I am nonetheless but to start out my season 👇 sorry to you guys that I’ve flicked that had me in your fantasy groups for the spring classics 😘 as a result of it is gonna be some time till I am racing once more. Well being is wealth, and we’re taking our time to seek out my 100% once more! 😊 https://t.co/WrEKNHQR53March 8, 2022
