De Reuver to miss MX2

KTM MX2 rider Marc De Reuver will miss the first half of the 2005 motocross season.

The Dutch rider broke three ligaments in his left knee after crashing during a race in Holland. Surgey took place on Wednesday, March 9, and an update on his recovery time should be issued shortly, along with news of a temporary replacement rider. De Reuver also missed half of the 2004 MX2 season after fracturing two vetebrae during the German Grand Prix.