Another One Bites the Dust - Resch Recovering from Surgery

The opening weekend of the WSB season at Phillip Island was a monumental occasion for some, but for most, it was filled with close-up views of the pavement. The crashes at Phillip Island left some riders unable to finish the race, and could possible stop others from racing at Portugal.

Chris Vermuelen is awaiting a decision about surgery on his knee. The decision to operate would take him out of the running for Portugal, and possible for the rest of the season.

Roland Resch, who has just undergone collar bone surgery, is also unlikely to compete at Portiamo on March 26th-28th.

Resch, who is racing for the BMW Reitwagon team, is currently recovering from surgery on his right collar bone. The recovery is going well, but he may not be ready for the Portiamo race. His doctor, Andrea Dungl-Zauner doubts that he will be able to ride by March 26th.  His participation is not officially ruled out, as both Resch and his doctor wait to evaluate his condition on March 17th.

"Of course it hurts to hear that the doctor thinks I won't be on the bike in Portimao. But it doesn't make sense either to force an early comeback if I am not 100% fit. The collarbone is broken twice, with a titanium plate and eight screws inserted. That is a quite big deal for my body,” said Resch.  

“This year the grid is too competitive to start too early with a handicap. I want to fully recover before jumping on a bike again. Believe me, it's not easy to pass on a race, but I am working hard to be back soon."