Professional cyclist Degenkolb will not start at Milan-Sanremo

Frankfurt/Main (SID) Professional cyclist John Degenkolb is not taking part in the first big spring classic Milan-Sanremo on Saturday for health reasons. The 2015 Primavera winner is still suffering from the effects of bronchitis, which he contracted last week on the long-distance journey from Paris to Nice. Degenkolb hopes to start training again towards the end of this week. “As difficult as it is for me, I have to cancel the race. I am not in a position to be at the front,” Degenkolb told the SID on Wednesday. The 29-year-old is particularly troubled by a sinus infection that makes it difficult to breathe. "The classic season is still long and these races are extremely important for me. I don't want to jeopardize that if I start," said Degenkolb, who, in addition to his success at Milan-Sanremo, also won at Paris-San Remo three years ago. Roubaix had triumphed. The professional from the American team Trek-Segafredo is planning his next start at the Belgian E3 Prijs in Harelbeke (March 23rd), after which the Tour of Flanders (April 1st) and the Queen of the Classics in Roubaix (April 8th) are the main priority. in focus. “I have a stable base from the winter, so I am confident that I can get back on my feet relatively quickly,” said Degenkolb. From a German perspective, Andre Greipel (Rostock/Lotto-Soudal) in particular could ensure a top result at the Classicissima on Saturday. Marcel Kittel (Arnstadt/Katusha-Alpecin) is also taking part in the longest one-day race of the season at over 290 km for the first time.

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Professional cyclist Degenkolb will not start at Milan-Sanremo

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