The French road and cyclo-cross champion will end her season after Zeddam, where she is due to undergo an procedure on the iliac artery.
Célia Géry, French champion in both road racing and cyclo-cross, is preparing to close her season earlier than planned. Following the European cyclo-cross championships held in Zeddam, in the Netherlands, on November 7 and 8, the 20-year-old Tricolore is set to undergo a surgical procedure.
The rider has been suffering from leg pain since the summer of 2026. After examinations, it was decided that an intervention on the iliac artery was necessary to treat the problem. The decision was taken with a view to preserving her long-term health, rather than continuing to race despite the discomfort.
Before this deadline, the young athlete will therefore have one last opportunity to appear on the continental stage this season. The European championships are an important event for cyclo-cross riders, and Célia Géry's presence at this Dutch meeting will be closely followed by French observers.
Her recent record, marked by national titles in two disciplines, has made her one of the rising figures in the sport. A prolonged absence, even a temporary one, could nevertheless weigh on preparation for the following season, with the recovery period needing to be managed carefully.
Details of the return to training and the timetable for a comeback to competition have not yet been announced. Further information from her entourage will be needed to learn the timeline set by her doctors.
The rider has been suffering from leg pain since the summer of 2026. After examinations, it was decided that an intervention on the iliac artery was necessary to treat the problem. The decision was taken with a view to preserving her long-term health, rather than continuing to race despite the discomfort.
Before this deadline, the young athlete will therefore have one last opportunity to appear on the continental stage this season. The European championships are an important event for cyclo-cross riders, and Célia Géry's presence at this Dutch meeting will be closely followed by French observers.
Her recent record, marked by national titles in two disciplines, has made her one of the rising figures in the sport. A prolonged absence, even a temporary one, could nevertheless weigh on preparation for the following season, with the recovery period needing to be managed carefully.
Details of the return to training and the timetable for a comeback to competition have not yet been announced. Further information from her entourage will be needed to learn the timeline set by her doctors.
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Source: Ouest-France