Physical challenges continue for Amy Peters, as a series of recent epileptic seizures have slowed her recovery from a traumatic brain injury suffered 14 months ago.

Her SD Worx team released a statement on Friday acknowledging that the Dutch world tour rider has relapsed in some of the motor skills she has developed during her ongoing treatment, which, along with adjusting medication, has affected her mental recovery.

"It's been quiet around Amy Peters for a while, and for good reason. Her rehabilitation has not been very successful at times. This is mainly due to the numerous setbacks she has had to deal with. Peeters had several epileptic seizures in a short period of time, which delayed her recovery," the team posted on its website.

." This is a difficult time not only for her, but for everyone who works and interacts with her."

More than a year ago, on December 23, 2021, a Dutch woman lost consciousness after an accident while riding with the national track team near Calpe, Spain. She was airlifted to a hospital in Alicante, where doctors performed surgery to remove pressure from her brain and put her into a medically induced coma.

Pieters was entering her sixth season with SD Worx after the 2021 season. This was his best season as a 12-year veteran of the peloton, winning the Nokère Coase, the Dutch road title, a stage win in the Women's Tour, and the points jersey in the Healthy Aging Tour. Prior to that, she competed in two Olympic Games on the track and won three world titles with Kirsten Wilde in Madison from 2019 to 2021.

She spent the first four months of 2022 in a coma and then continued her recovery at Daan Theeuwes Centrum, a facility specializing in intensive neurorehabilitation. Six months later, Pieters took her first steps since the accident. She then took steps on a tandem bicycle. During this time, however, she suffered an epileptic seizure and was unable to speak.

"Peter is now able to answer yes and no clearly, but unfortunately she is still unable to converse in writing. She communicates primarily with facial expressions," a Team SD Works statement explained.

"Peter still prefers to get on his bike and go for a run outside rather than sit on his indoor bike at the gym. The Amy Peters Foundation purchased a bicycle adapted for her, as well as a system that alerts her in the event of an epileptic seizure. This also allows her to cycle at home on weekends as exercise.

The team noted that it was important to give Pieters positive motivation. Her family is optimistic: "We are hopeful and motivated that Amy will show good results. After all, Amy is still our champion."

The Amy Peters Foundation is accepting donations to support the athlete's lengthy rehabilitation and related expenses.