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Thibau Nys cleared for Vuelta a España participation

Overview

Belgian cyclist Thibau Nys has faced a series of health setbacks that have jeopardized his preparation for the Vuelta a España. Initially, a knee injury forced him to miss the Giro d'Italia and limited his spring racing schedule. This was followed by an undisclosed infection that prevented his participation in the Clasica San Sebastián and the Vuelta a Burgos.

By mid-August, the nature of the illness was identified as toxoplasmosis. Nys suggested the infection may have been caused by consuming steak tartare. Despite these challenges, Nys’s father, Sven Nys, previously indicated there was a “90% chance” of participation, contingent upon physical condition.

As of August 17, Lidl-Trek has officially cleared Nys to participate in the Vuelta a España. Following a period of successful training and reassuring physiological values, team coach Paul Van Den Bosch confirmed the team has given the “green light” for his debut at the Spanish Grand Tour. While the team’s primary focus remains on Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose, Nys is expected to contribute to the squad’s efforts.

Entities

Thibau Nys · Sven Nys · Lidl-Trek · Clásica San Sebastián · Lidl‑Trek

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Thibau Nys cleared for Vuelta a España after health setbacks

    Lidl-Trek cyclist Thibau Nys will compete in the Vuelta a España after recovering from a toxoplasmosis infection that disrupted his 2026 season.

  2. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Thibau Nys nears Vuelta a España return after injury and illness

    Thibau Nys has a 90% chance of competing in the Vuelta a España following recovery from knee surgery and illness, though his team remains cautious about his long-term fitness.

  3. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Thibau Nys's Vuelta a España bid jeopardized by infection and lingering injury

    Belgian cyclist Thibau Nys, sidelined by a knee injury and a recent infection, faces uncertainty over his participation in the Vuelta a España, with his team and father emphasizing full recovery.

Sources

cyclinguptodate.com · indeleiderstrui.nl · wielerkrant.be · wielernieuws.be

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