After a first-lap crash at the 2018 World Cup Waterloo, National Champion Stephen Hyde’s worst fears have come true.
Stephen Hyde received medical attention for his shoulder after crashing early in the race. 2018 World Cup Waterloo. © R. Clark / Cyclocross Magazine
The two-time champ will be skipping the Jingle Cross weekend and World Cup after breaking his sternum in the crash.
Hyde posted on social media that he’ll need further evaluation to determine how much time off the bike he’ll require to heal.
Cyclocross fans will miss the stars and stripes jersey in Iowa City. “I guess for now it’s certain that I will not be racing @jinglecross in Iowa this coming weekend,” Hyde disclosed.
Team director Stu Thorne told Cyclocross Magazine on Monday that Hyde was seeking an MRI. Now we know the unfortunate results.
We wish Hyde a speedy recovery.
