Schultz undergoes further back surgery

Olympian Sam Schultz (Sho-Air/Cannondale) is undergoing a second back surgery this week and will continue to be out of competition as he does his subsequent rehab. The elite mountain biker had hoped to make a comeback to racing this season, but back problems continued to plague his efforts to rejoin the peloton after an injury-filled 2013.

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Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.