13-May-2010: Cervélo TestTeam rider Thor Hushovd (NOR), who broke his collarbone during a training ride in Italy on Sunday, underwent a successful operation on Monday.

“The surgery went pretty well. It was more complicated than actually expected,” said the 32-year-old Hushovd today. “I had a good day after the operation but yesterday I had a little bit more pain. Yesterday I flew home, and I’m happy to be back home now in Monaco, to start the recovery process and spend some time with my family.”

Andreas Goesele, Team Doctor of Cervélo TestTeam, added: “It will take time for Thor to fully recover. It was a difficult fracture but he had a good surgery at the CrossKlinik in Basel (SUI). I am very pleased that he could have the operation here, where we have perfect surroundings and the best staff. The recovery phase will start today already, with some indoor training at Thor’s home in Monaco.”

Getting healthy is now Hushovd’s focus. The Norwegian will take it day by day and will not race until he is fully recovered.