Norwegian Cup

Emilie Moberg (Hitec Products-Mistral Home) wins the Norwegian Cup

The new season begins for Johansson and Vos

Emma Johansson sustained two
broken collarbones on the 14th of January
(image credit: Eriohm CC BY 3.0)

Emma Johansson - the 28-year-old rider who sustained two broken collar bones during a training ride when she was involved in a collision with a car a month and a half ago - has recovered in time to compete in the upcoming Omloop van 't Hageland, her Hitec Products-Mistral Home team has confirmed. She had hoped to be able to ride in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, originally planned as the start of her season, but was aware doing so would be unlikely. The race takes place this Sunday the 4th of March at Tielt-Winge.

Marianne Vos

Meanwhile, following a short break after the cyclo cross season (which saw her yet again become World Champion) the Dutch superstar Marianne Vos will begin her season at the Acht van Dwingeloo on the 8th of March, which she won last year at the beginning of a spectacular season which confirmed her status as one of the most successful professional cyclists of all time. Now backed by a Rabobank team constructed around her and with the intention of driving her towards even more victories, her opponents will be keeping close watch to see just what they're up against this year.

I'll be back for the Tour of Flanders, says Emma Johansson

Emma Johansson sustained two
broken collarbones on the 14th
(image credit: Eriohm CC BY 3.0)

Hitec Products-Mistral Home's Emma Johansson has undergone successful surgery to set the two broken collar bones she suffered in a training ride accident late last week and is in an optimistic yet practical mood.

"It was a frightening accident because I was centimetres away from a frontal impact with the car," says the 28-year-old Swedish rider. "But two broken collarbones isn't the worst thing that could have happened - I'm just glad to be alive. My operation was a success - I was allowed to leave hospital soon afterwards and I can do almost everything for myself now, so I'm eager to get back on the bike and I'll start training on the rollers by Tuesday."

Three team cars had been sent out to collect Johansson and her team mates at the end of their ride. The driver of one mistimed an overtaking manoeuvre, trapping her between his vehicle and another car. A wing mirror then  struck her on the elbow and knocked her off.

"I can't say with any certainty that I'll be able to start the season when I planned - the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is probably pushing it a bit," she adds. "However, there's one thing I know for certain: I'll be at the Tour of Flanders!"