PETERBOROUGH no.1 Kenneth Bjerre has reported that he experienced no ill-effects following his long-awaited track comeback this afternoon at King’s Lynn.

PETERBOROUGH no.1 Kenneth Bjerre has reported that he experienced no ill-effects following his long-awaited track comeback Tuesday afternoon at King’s Lynn.

The Readypower Panthers skipper was taking part in the first of a three-day practice with Team Denmark and he’s delighted that his opening laps went extremely well.

The pre-season session at the Norfolk Arena is the first time the Danish star has been back on a bike since breaking his leg in three places last August.

Bjerre said: “I felt really good - I didn’t suffer with any pain at all.

“I have worked really hard in the gym during the winter and I think undergoing the oxygen treatment has been worth every minute, as my leg felt really strong.

“I am sure I will have a few aches tomorrow morning like everyone will after a long time away from the bike, but I am looking forward to another four days on the bike before my first meeting next week.

“It’s great to be back!”

In addition to this week’s training at King’s Lynn, Bjerre will have a further two days practice at Peterborough next week. The club are staging their annual Press & Practice Day on Monday March 11, with a private team practice scheduled for the following day.

His first competitive race action of the season is in the Brandonapolis meeting at Coventry on Friday March 15, which will get him up to speed in readiness for the Panthers season-opening Challenge match at the Showground against Lakeside on Thursday, March 21.