Injury Update: Jerome Clementz to Miss 2014 EWS Season

May 19, 2014 at 10:11
by Mike Kazimer  
Jerome Clementz's shoulder injury, incurred while racing in the French Enduro Cup, will require surgery, forcing the French rider to sit out the majority of the Enduro World Series. According to a recent post on his site, the surgery will take place on May 26th, with an expected recovery time of three months.

bigquotesOf course it's a big disappointment, to end the season this way, especially after a strong start and all the work during 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 considered this situation as a possibility in my career. I always said to 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 my body in good condition, 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. - Jerome Clementz

Jerome's Crash


bigquotesI 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.


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58 Comments
  • 75 0
 I'm glad to hear that he didn't take some short term solution like the previous article was speculating about! Long term health is much more important than not missing the next race!
  • 13 0
 I agree. It is good to see an athlete look at his injury situation like this. He has a great future and by choosing this route he will more likely be able to pursue his passion competitively that much longer!
  • 7 1
 Totally agree that a long term solution is a better one. I just broke both my forearms riding my bike, braking 3 bones. Now I have 3 titanium plates and bolts in my arms. Anyway, wish Clementz a quick and painless recovery and get back racing quickly.
  • 4 0
 any pics @Cezcez1928?
  • 2 0
 I've uploaded 2 just now. I will upload some x-ray pics soon.
(they're on my profile somewhere)
  • 6 0
 Just uploaded the rest. No but seriously I feel very grateful I had the operation as if they had just put my hands in casts I would still be sitting at home getting fed by my parents. With the operation done I got out of casts after like only a month and now I am back on my bike. P.S. Had the crash in March and am now riding my bike. Not like jumping off steps and stuff but still riding the bike is still better that sitting at home. And, above all, I wish Clementz very speedy recovery.
  • 4 0
 Jerome and Fabien, two giants when off season for an undefined time.
  • 4 0
 healing vibes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  • 4 0
 Cezcez-I broke both wrists and came back to full strength and riding everything I ever did-I'm sure you will as well.
  • 20 0
 Bummer! I wanted to see him and Graves duke it out again! Get better soon JC
  • 10 0
 I reckon Graves will be bummed out about this too, he's got a better chance now but it won't be the same without his main rival Frown
  • 14 0
 Agree with his decision completely, a mature outlook on it all. Good role model for bikers of all ages! Get well soon JC.
  • 9 0
 A little random, but it's cool to see that he said he's only 30. I feel like there's this growing mindset that by 30, you're getting old, or something, so it's cool to see somebody who doesn't think that.
  • 7 0
 Shoulder injuries suck and take forever to heal. Best of luck healing quickly.
  • 6 0
 I'm putting Jared graves with the overall now, although after seeing the next rounds ews tracks then I'm putting martin maes/ joe Barnes with the win for round two.
  • 6 0
 Jerome out, Fabien Barrel out. Looks like it gonna be a duel between Nico Lau, Graves, and Martin Maes
  • 3 2
 Gravesy can cruise now. Those two were on another level consistency wise.
  • 2 0
 Dont forget Flo Nicolai, 3rd with a huge crash in Chili: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoMmCmuuWiE
  • 2 0
 In a way I'm saddened by hearing this. But i am also vey happy for the opportunity this will bring to other riders of the unknown. There are a lot of fast people, that could be major contenders in the EWS. HEAL UP QUICK JEROME ALLEZ ALLEZ!
  • 2 0
 Dam such a bummer, heal up well JC back for 2015. Theyre eill b a new 2014 ews Champ but no one should count theyre chickens! This just shows the level of Enduro now, mistakes can are now costly and crazhes have consequences at this level. Thats racing!
  • 2 0
 Come to newport beach, ca for your surgery! Dr. Pitre and few others are the best shouler specialist in the world! My labrum repaired shoulder is stronger than uninjured shoulder. .
  • 1 0
 Oh, looks like AC separation... I'm just suffering level V from the same for more than 2 months now after crashing due to locking the pedal on a root. You don't expect it and you're defenseless, it sucks Frown
Good luck and all the best! Be patient!
  • 2 0
 Hope he can bounce back and have a speedy recovery. Defiantly a bummer to get such a major injury on a easy section of the course.
  • 3 0
 Very sensible option, hope he comes back just as strong. Who will step up to fight for podiums now ?
  • 2 0
 This man is a real world champion. Heal fast JC. MTB needs you as soon as possible!
  • 3 0
 Gutted for him. Heal up fast JC.
  • 3 2
 On another note, Mark Wier is already back racing after breaking his pelvis and spine. These guys heal up fast because they're ultra healthy, and they work really hard at it.
  • 1 0
 This sucks big time but I'm pleased to see how mature and positive he is. I wish you all the best Jerome. I hope your recovery is as fast and painless as it can be.
  • 1 0
 Заживай парень!Скорейшего выздоровления!...
  • 1 0
 well, i guess martin maes is going to hit even harder with jerome and fabien laying on bed.
  • 1 0
 Man, what a bummer, heal up soon! On a different note: What's up with the music? Can't hear a word he's saying...
  • 2 0
 best wishes from Chile man!!!
  • 1 0
 Best luck to JC, good example to kids an all of us, health comes first even you are a profesional. Best wishes to him !!!!
  • 1 0
 in my opinion the most professional decission and also the best long term get well soon!
  • 1 0
 Good luck Jerome. I appreciate that you are a champion that sees there is more to a good life than just the next race.
  • 1 0
 Nice decision man. You are already a legend and with 30 years old you can race for many years. Good recovery
  • 1 0
 Jey, dude hope ur on the mend as soon as possible. U truly are a great ambassador for Enduro. Peace Out
  • 1 0
 I don't get how he fell (with all due respect). Caught his tire into something hard on the side of the trail?
  • 1 0
 it doesn't take much to break a bone if you slam the right (in this case wrong) way
  • 1 0
 Makes me feel better knowing the pros also occasionally wipe out for no reason on straight singletrack
  • 1 0
 Its that moment between strong sun and shadows, always hard to see whats exactly there on the trail.
  • 1 0
 I think we need to see some light weight body armor for shoulders. This stuff happened waaayyyy too often.
  • 1 0
 What front fork was he running? It looks like the fork dived causing him to loose control.
  • 1 0
 Heal well, Jerome! (And I wish me self the same; out with a busted tib. and fib.)
  • 1 0
 Unlucky jc. Get well soon
  • 1 0
 Ouch..broke mine with a very similar fall.
  • 1 0
 That's gonna shake up this seasons standings a little.
  • 2 0
 All the best champ.
  • 1 0
 Gutted for Jey, always seems like the nicest guy out there on a bike!
  • 1 0
 `May the E force be with you!! Heal good and comeback stronger!
  • 1 0
 What type of camera is that with the GPS cockpit onscreen!!! Want one!!
  • 1 0
 In the same boat as Jerome, surgery next Monday with a similar break!
  • 1 0
 wishing well!! heal up
  • 1 0
 Noooooooooooo!
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