'We've been able to set some goals' – Neilson Powless makes racing return after five months of rehabilitation following knee surgery

FORCALQUIER, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14: Neilson Powless of United States and Team EF Education - EasyPost meets the media press prior to the 10th Tour de la Provence 2026, Stage 2 a 174.9km stage from Forcalquier to Montagne de Lure on February 14, 2026 in Forcalquier, France. (Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images).

Neilson Powless is making his racing return at the Tour of Austria this week after enduring a five-month wait to recover from a knee injury.

The American racer has only taken on three race days this season, all coming at the Tour de la Provence before he left the race on stage 3 with knee pain.