The Russian was able to get back on his bike but struggled on the last climb and crossed the line in 18th place.

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After completing the course, he will get on his bike and ride back for a week' rest before joining his wife Angela in the annual mayor's fun run on Easter Monday.

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Webber, 32, has been working to get strength back in his leg and as well as improving his fitness in the pool and on a static bike, he has been using a cryogenic chamber to help knit the broken bones together.

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