Madrid, December 19, 2025
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Reigning European champion Demi Vollering took a tumble during training in Spain, but responded with characteristic wit on social media.
- Demi Vollering fell during a training ride in Spain on Thursday.
- The cyclist sustained injuries to her chin and left hand.
- Vollering playfully criticized motorists who didn’t stop to help.
- She expects a quick recovery and plans to compete in the Tour de France.
A training mishap could have been far more serious, but cyclist Demi Vollering is recovering after a fall during a preparation ride in Spain on Thursday. The reigning European champion shared details of the incident—and a touch of sarcasm—on Instagram, showing visible injuries to her chin and left hand. The incident highlights a growing concern for cyclists sharing roads with vehicles.
“It Restores My Faith in Humanity”
“The day ended badly. I tried to kiss the asphalt, she confided on Instagram. And I can tell you: don’t even try!” Vollering expressed gratitude for a fellow cyclist who stopped to check on her, but was less complimentary toward drivers who passed by without offering assistance. “Thank you to the three cars that saw me without even asking if I was okay. ‘It restores my faith in humanity,’” she wrote, with clear irony. “This reminds me that many people are consumed by their own concerns.”
Quick Recovery Expected for Vollering
The FDJ United-Suez team responded quickly to the incident, arriving “as quickly as possible” according to Vollering. Spanish roads have seen several incidents involving cyclists in recent weeks, though none have resulted in significant injuries to professionals. Vollering, who won the Tour de France in 2023, anticipates a swift return to training and is focused on competing again in the months ahead.
