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Rouleur Podcast: Concussion - Bookwalter, Brammeier and Skujins
Rouleur Podcast: Concussion - Bookwalter, Brammeier and Skujins

Three pro riders with very different experiences of head injury discuss the tricky subject of concussion in the peloton. Sports like NFL and Rugby have clear procedures for dealing with athlete head injuries, but Brent Bookwalter, Matt Brammeier and Tom Skujins think cycling could do better, and their colleagues in the peloton need to be more aware. Rouleur's Desire Editor Stuart Clapp talks up Gore's new Shakedry jacket, and David Millar's long awaited film. Presenter: Ian Parkinson.

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CYCLING NEWS: Van Avermaet geared up for season debut in Valencia
CYCLING NEWS: Van Avermaet geared up for season debut in Valencia

The race also marks the return of Brent Bookwalter and Kilian Frankiny, both of whom were injured late last season. Bookwalter suffered a head injury in a crash at the Tour of Britain and had to renounce his place in the USA team for Worlds. It was his first experience with a concussion, he said, and his recovery took a bit longer than expected.

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