Wout van Aert will not participate in the Belgian road race championships due to illness, as confirmed by his team, Visma-Lease a Bike. He had previously skipped the time trial and was preparing for the 230km road race to be held in Binche. Van Aert, who was a national champion in 2021, is set to start the Tour de France soon after. The cancellation raises concerns about his fitness as he aims to support teammates and pursue stage wins in the prestigious cycling event.
Wout van Aert has developed symptoms of illness, leading to his withdrawal from the Belgian Road Race Championships, emphasizing his fitness concerns ahead of the Tour.
Visma-Lease a Bike confirmed that after a medical evaluation on Sunday morning, the decision was made for Van Aert to withdraw from the national championship.
Despite his absence from the championships, the start list remains competitive with top Belgian cyclists expected to compete, underscoring the high stakes of the event.
Van Aert, previously the Belgian champion in 2021, is set to begin the Tour de France on Saturday, focusing on supporting his teammate and pursuing stage victories.
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