I was definitely dreaming of winning this stage … but I'm happy with second' says Australian after Col de la Madeleine runner ...

Wiles was diagnosed with external iliac artery endofibrosis on the left side in April after experiencing what she called a "lack of power" and "overwhelming fatigue" during the past year.

Iliac artery endofibrosis (IAE) is damage of the iliac artery in the upper leg, which restricts the blood supply to the muscles and tissues of the lower limb. It’s a rare condition, but one that ...

By mid-August it was concluded she had Iliac artery endofibrosis and that if she wanted to continue as a professional cyclist then surgery was the only option.

Following a season of disappointing results in 2021, Spratt had to have surgery on her leg in October after doctors diagnosed her with iliac artery endofibrosis.

"I can't believe how well this week went," said Gigante, who is making a remarkable comeback to the sport after surgery last year to fix the debilitating condition, Iliac artery endofibrosis.