Victor Lafay, a former Giro d'Italia and Tour de France stage winner, will miss the Grand Tours in 2024 due to knee surgery. The 29-year-old rider, part of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, underwent a successful procedure on Monday to address ongoing knee pain and will take a month off to recover. Lafay completed limited racing this spring, distressed by his condition. He has faced setbacks since moving teams, and his return to competitive cycling is projected for August, marking a significant disruption in his season following past successes in cycling's elite races.
Victor Lafay underwent knee surgery and will miss both Grand Tours, requiring a month off the bike, with a return to racing expected in August.
The procedure means Lafay will be forced to write off much of his season due to recurring knee pain that required surgery.
Despite previous successes at the Giro and Tour de France, Lafay's recent season was heavily disrupted by knee issues, limiting his competitive time.
Lafay had been experiencing a painful condition of his 'kneecap rubbing against the femur,' impacting his performance.
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