Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert will miss the Giro d’Italia after suffering multiple fractures during the Dwars door Vlaanderen race last month.
Van Aert crashed at high speed, suffering a broken sternum, broken collarbone and broken ribs.
In a video published by the Visma-Lease a Bike team on Thursday, Van Aert said he cannot train at the moment and has had to pull out of the Giro.
“My ribs are still a limiting factor,” he said.
Christophe Laporte will replace Van Aert in the Giro, which takes place May 4-26.
Van Aert is widely considered one of the world’s best and most versatile riders. The three-time cyclocross world champion is also the winner of 10 stages and the points classification at the Tour de France. He’s also won major races such as the Milan-San Remo, Strade Bianchi, Gent-Wevelgem and Amstel Gold Race.
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