Behind every race, there’s a human story. French champion Celia Gery has been racing through leg pain since August, determined not to miss an entire cyclocross season. Now, at just 20, she’ll end her campaign after the European Championships to undergo surgery. A reminder that ambition can push athletes a long way, but knowing when to stop matters too. 🔗

“I didn’t want to miss an entire cyclocross season” - Double French champion’s rapid rise interrupted as 20-year-old prodigy faces artery surgeryCelia Gery will end her cyclocross season after the European Championships as she awaits surgery for an iliac artery problem, despite winning convincingly in Nommay on Sunday. The 20-year-old French r...cyclinguptodate.com