Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Cycling News
Cycling News
Sport
Simone Giuliani

Shirin van Anrooij to make surprise return at Milan-San Remo after iliac artery endofibrosis surgery

BLEGNY BELGIUM SEPTEMBER 18 Shirin Van Anrooij of The Netherlands and Team Lidl Trek prior to the 3rd St Feuillien Grand Prix de Wallonie 2024 a 13936km one day race from Blegny to Namur UCIWWT on September 18 2024 in Blegny Belgium Photo by Luc ClaessenGetty Images.

Shirin van Anrooij had been expected to return to racing in May following iliac artery endofibrosis surgery late last year, but her Lidl-Trek team has announced that given her recovery progress that start date has been shifted and the 23-year-old will now return to racing at Milan-San Remo Women. 

The Dutch rider pulled the pin on her 2024 season early to get to the bottom of what was causing pain and power loss in her left leg, with her last road race of the season being the Grand Prix de Wallonie in September before undergoing surgery on October 31. 

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.