LTdL 2026: French cyclist Ronan Auge wakes from induced coma, shows promising recovery after crash

Unibet Rose Rockets rider Ronan Auge (centre) performs a wheelie during Stage Five of Le Tour de Langkawi from Tapah to Genting Highlands on October 1, 2026. Auge has woken up from a medically induced coma and is showing promising signs of recovery after being seriously injured in a crash during the Le Tour de Langkawi 2026 on Friday — Bernama pic

First Published: Sunday, 04 Oct 2026 12:58 PM MYT

MUAR, Oct 4 — French cyclist Ronan Auge has woken up from a medically induced coma and is showing promising signs of recovery after being seriously injured in a crash during the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2026 on Friday (Oct 2).

Unibet Rose Rockets sports director Joram Grootveld confirmed that the 22-year-old rider is making steady progress and has already reunited with his family, who travelled from France to be by his bedside.

“Ronan (already) woke up after the induced coma and the first signals, like we also stated on internet, look really promising.

“Of course, he needs to recover for a long, long time. His family came over from France to visit him last night and they had a good moment together. Hopefully, he will progress during the days and weeks to follow to get back to his old self,” he told reporters here today.

Expressing gratitude to the medical team treating the rider, Grootveld said the regular updates have brought much-needed comfort to the squad.

When asked whether Auge would be transferred back to France anytime soon, Grootveld said his condition must first be fully stable.

“That I don’t know yet because he has some pretty big fractures,” he said.

In an update shared on their official social media account yesterday, the team confirmed that Auge was doing well and could move both his arms and legs as well as communicate.

Auge had been placed in medically induced coma to stabilise his condition after the crash during Stage Six from Pandan Indah to Rembau.

The cyclist was rushed to hospital immediately after the incident, with the team doctor remaining by his side around the clock while keeping the team informed of his progress.

Grootveld praised the race’s organisation and expressed satisfaction with his team’s almost daily top-10 finishes, adding that he hopes to return for future editions.

The 30th edition of LTdL concludes today with the final Stage Eight covering 188.3 kilometres from Muar to Putrajaya. — Bernama