Jerome Clementz Injured, Out for the Season

News has come through that last year’s Enduro World Series champion will not be vying for a second title. Jerome Clementz has dislocated his shoulder in a French Enduro Cup race and will undergo surgery. He’ll be out 3 months – long enough to miss out on crucial races. Jerome is obviously disappointed:

Of course it’s a big disappointment, to end the season this way, especially after this strong start and all the work of the winter, but it’s not in my spirit to attend a race at 80%, I like to be flat out and give my best.

I’ve been lucky so far with injury and I always consider this situation as a possibility in my career. I always said myself that in this case I’ll choose the best long term solution for my body and my career.

I’m only 30 and I want to keep a body in good conditions, to be competitive and healthy in the future. Racing is only a part of my love for MTB and I want also to be able to enjoy my rides in a long term perspective.

I’m sad not to be able to fight for an other title of the EWS, but I’m excited to see my friends fight for the overall. I’m sure the battle will be awesome and will provide a legitimate champion at the end of the season.

Here’s video of the crash in question:

And Jerome’s final words on the matter:

I want to thank everybody for their messages of support and my partners for staying behind me in these moments, I’m grateful to have so much support and it helps me to keep the smile on my face.

Bummer for Clementz. Who’s up to bad for the EWS championship?