Titan Desert Veteran Ramon Aranda Withdraws from 2026 Edition Due to Skiing Injury
The Quality Team cyclist, who has raced all 30 prior events, fractured his shoulder in a January fall, stalling recovery and necessitating surgery just 17 days before the Morocco race.
Key Points
- Ramon Aranda, only rider in all 30 prior Titan Desert editions, withdraws from 2026 Morocco race.
- Suffered shoulder fracture in January skiing fall, with stalled recovery and upcoming surgery.
- Race starts in 17 days; Aranda prepared but forced to skip due to pain and restricted movement.
- Plans to compete in Titan Desert Almeria event in October.
Ramon Aranda, the sole rider to have competed in all 30 previous editions of the Titan Desert, has withdrawn from the 2026 race in Morocco due to a shoulder injury from a skiing fall in January.
The Quality Team cyclist announced his absence on social media, noting the event is now just 17 days away. "Until now, I've always had the stars aligned," he wrote. "Despite all the hurdles over these 20 years, I've always managed to take part and finish, but this year it won't be possible." He added that the January incident "changed everything."
Aranda fractured his greater tuberosity and sustained further shoulder damage in the training mishap. Initial recovery efforts faltered, leaving him with ongoing pain and restricted movement. A traumatologist referred him to a specialist, who is likely to recommend surgery.
"I was convinced I'd pull through," Aranda said, "but the recovery has stalled." With the procedure ahead, he has scrapped his plans for the Moroccan desert, even though he had everything prepared. He now eyes the Titan in Almeria this October.
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