French rider Yoann Offredo was viciously attacked by two men on a training ride today and suffered a broken nose and bruises all over his body amongst other injuries.
The Wanty-Groupe Gobert rider, who finished in 14th place in both the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix recently, provided details of the assault on his Facebook page revealing that his assailants had used a baseball bat and knife during the attack.
“When I started cycling, I did not know that my life might be at risk,” the 30 year-old stated. “I was the victim of an attack with a knife and a baseball bat during a training session with two friends.”
“In addition to physical injuries, I am particularly shocked. I’m not angry. I’m just sad that this beautiful sport that I love, I don’t want my kids to practice… too dangerous.”
“You’re leaving in the morning for training, but you never know if you’re gonna come home.”
Uros Vukov
Hahaha
Will be carrying weapons this summer. Rest assured. Uros Vukov
Still have your golf balls.
Why would anyone do this? Cycling haters or muggers?