Chris Froome Back on the Bike Following December Crash, Future Plans Undisclosed
Mallorca, Spain – Chris Froome has resumed riding his bike following a high-speed crash during a training ride in december, marking a critically important step in his recovery.Images surfaced this week showing the seven-time Grand Tour champion participating in a training camp with his Israel-Premier Tech team in Spain, sporting unbranded Ekoï kit.
The December incident, which occurred in Puerto Pollensa, necessitated surgery for a fractured femur, humerus, and several ribs. While Froome has consistently demonstrated resilience throughout his career – famously overcoming a devastating crash in 2019 – he has remained tight-lipped regarding his racing ambitions for the 2024 season and beyond.
The Israel-Premier Tech team is undergoing ample changes as it navigates a period of instability.The team recently lost title sponsor Premier Tech in November. Riders are currently training in unbranded kit, signifying a departure from the Israel-Premier Tech image, though a new jersey design is anticipated for 2026.
the team previously raced the Vuelta a españa without the ’Israel’ branding on their jerseys amid ongoing pro-Palestine protests. Further uncertainty surrounds equipment sponsorship,with Scott rumoured to replace Factor bikes for the 2026 season.
Despite the team’s internal challenges and the controversy surrounding its former identity, the focus remains on supporting riders like Froome as they navigate their individual journeys. The team shared images on social media of riders in new Ekoï kit, stating they were revealing the 2026 jersey design.
