Jonas Vingegaard has misplaced important Visma-Lease a Bike teammate Victor Campenaerts because the Vuelta a España enters the decisive third week, with the Belgian out of the race attributable to sickness after the remainder day.
Visma-Lease a Bike is now down to 6 riders, after Axel Zingle deserted earlier than stage 3. Rivals UAE Workforce Emirates-XRG are nonetheless at full energy, with each rider doubtlessly essential within the tactical battle for the pink jersey with João Almeida.
“Sadly, Victor Campenaerts is not going to begin stage 16 of La Vuelta at present after falling unwell,” Visma-Lease a Bike introduced by way of social media because the staff travelled to the beginning of stage 16 in Poio, northwestern Spain.
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“Following session with the medical staff, it was determined that he’s not match to race.”
Visma-Lease a Bike and Campenaerts didn’t give particulars of his sickness and the Belgian didn’t replace his vlog throughout Monday’s relaxation day.
“I’m very dissatisfied not to have the ability to assist Jonas convey the pink jersey to Madrid,” Campenaerts stated.
“Earlier than I fell unwell, I used to be feeling actually good and was in a position to do my job for the staff. I’ll be cheering for Jonas and the fellows from residence.”
Campenaerts is thought for his arduous work and his video blogs. He helped drive Visma-Lease a Bike to second place within the staff time trial and has labored tirelessly for Vingegaard at this yr’s Tour de France and the Vuelta.
He joined the break on stage 12 to Los Corrales de Buelna, as a possible satellite tv for pc rider for Vingegaard, then completed fourth on the line when the break stayed away.
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