{"id":1831703,"date":"2026-03-17T15:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1831703"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:00:50","slug":"sam-bennett-to-make-long-awaited-comeback-from-heart-surgery-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1831703","title":{"rendered":"Sam Bennett to make long-awaited comeback from heart surgery this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Lr4BgrMCqWGJPmjXGiVJJ-2048-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nPinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSam Bennett\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Sam Bennett to make long-awaited comeback from heart surgery this week<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nPatrick Fletcher <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-17T15:00:50Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n17 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Irish sprinter will line up at Nokere Koerse on Wednesday in his debut for Pinarello-Q36.5<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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\u2013 Sam Bennett reveals off-season surgery to correct heart problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;My sprinting instinct is 100% still there&#8217; \u2013 Fabio Jakobsen hungry for success after double iliac artery surgery <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hABGCAzUvjudPEmLUFZvYY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hABGCAzUvjudPEmLUFZvYY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Setting the the spark for a new chapter&#8217; \u2013 After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Once I got a certain amount into recovery for the heart, the fitness actually progressed quite quickly. But what I noticed was that it felt like training an injured muscle again, like any other muscle in the body,&#8221; Bennett said ahead of Nokere Koerse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was describing it recently like this: you push to a limit, that becomes the normal zone, and then you push to the next limit. It was really like retraining the heart gradually.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My general fitness is very good \u2014 the base and the zone two work feel normal again. What still needs time are the repeated high efforts and time in VO2 max. That\u2019s something you can\u2019t rush.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Nokere Koerse is a Belgian semi-classic taking place on Wednesday, with a 186.4km route that features cobbles and climbs but often favours the hardier sprinters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QuTzk5RGK97M5Nn5hYq9W\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QuTzk5RGK97M5Nn5hYq9W slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s a race that suits Bennett&#8217;s capabilities but he&#8217;s under no illusions about how he&#8217;ll perform from the get-go after such a long lay-off.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For me it\u2019s more of a wildcard \u2013 to test the water, race on instinct and see where I am. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I couldn&#8217;t get out the performances and couldn&#8217;t understand it&#8217; \u2013 Sam Bennett reveals off-season surgery to correct heart problem<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training Camps<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;My sprinting instinct is 100% still there&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Setting the the spark for a new chapter&#8217; \u2013 After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Wout van Aert confirmed for season debut on cobbles of Samyn Classic after missing Opening Weekend due to illness<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 Sam Bennett reveals off-season surgery to correct heart problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vYnjAnkE8eTGRKJMVYsRkD-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;My sprinting instinct is 100% still there&#8217; \u2013 Fabio Jakobsen hungry for success after double iliac artery surgery <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hABGCAzUvjudPEmLUFZvYY-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hABGCAzUvjudPEmLUFZvYY-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;Setting the the spark for a new chapter&#8217; \u2013 After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Once I got a certain amount into recovery for the heart, the fitness actually progressed quite quickly. But what I noticed was that it felt like training an injured muscle again, like any other muscle in the body,&#8221; Bennett said ahead of Nokere Koerse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was describing it recently like this: you push to a limit, that becomes the normal zone, and then you push to the next limit. It was really like retraining the heart gradually.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My general fitness is very good \u2014 the base and the zone two work feel normal again. What still needs time are the repeated high efforts and time in VO2 max. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Setting the the spark for a new chapter&#8217; \u2013 After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/24AfoDL4CmaJkMasrVaof-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Wout van Aert confirmed for season debut on cobbles of Samyn Classic after missing Opening Weekend due to illness<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2Rzet7vJW9NijVnrAHHtJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m not thinking about retirement yet&#8217; &#8211; Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d confirms he will miss Tour de France but is not done yet<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FU4aHvWHtTFehC8LLkfdyR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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\u2013 After unusual winter, Tom Pidcock is back as Pinarello Q36.5 eye new heights<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;Once I got a certain amount into recovery for the heart, the fitness actually progressed quite quickly. But what I noticed was that it felt like training an injured muscle again, like any other muscle in the body,&#8221; Bennett said ahead of Nokere Koerse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was describing it recently like this: you push to a limit, that becomes the normal zone, and then you push to the next limit. It was really like retraining the heart gradually.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;My general fitness is very good \u2014 the base and the zone two work feel normal again. What still needs time are the repeated high efforts and time in VO2 max. That\u2019s something you can\u2019t rush.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Nokere Koerse is a Belgian semi-classic taking place on Wednesday, with a 186.4km route that features cobbles and climbs but often favours the hardier sprinters.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QuTzk5RGK97M5Nn5hYq9W\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-2QuTzk5RGK97M5Nn5hYq9W slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">It&#8217;s a race that suits Bennett&#8217;s capabilities but he&#8217;s under no illusions about how he&#8217;ll perform from the get-go after such a long lay-off.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For me it\u2019s more of a wildcard \u2013 to test the water, race on instinct and see where I am. I just want the freedom to race naturally and see what happens,&#8221; he said, backing Matteo Moschetti as Pinarello-Q36.5&#8217;s leader.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This race will be exciting because it\u2019s a chance to see where I am. It\u2019s a learning curve \u2013 to understand what\u2019s good, what\u2019s not good and what I still need to work on. It\u2019s strange to have the nerves of the first race of the season this late in March, but I\u2019m excited. Nervous as well \u2013 in a good way \u2013 and really looking forward to racing again.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It will be really nice to race with the guys and properly be part of the team. Everyone has been incredibly supportive, but until you train and race together you\u2019re still watching a bit from the sidelines.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/teams-riders\/sam-bennett-to-make-long-awaited-comeback-from-heart-surgery-this-week\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3Lr4BgrMCqWGJPmjXGiVJJ-2048-80.jpg&#8221;] Pro Cycling Teams &amp; Riders Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Sam Bennett Sam Bennett to make long-awaited comeback from heart surgery this week News By Patrick Fletcher published 17 March 2026 Irish sprinter will line up at Nokere Koerse on Wednesday in his debut for Pinarello-Q36.5 When you purchase through links on our site, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1831703","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1831703","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1831703"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1831703\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1831703"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1831703"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1831703"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}