"He was asymptomatic, with zero problems" - Peter Sagan confirmed to be starting Tour de France

Peter Sagan underwent one of the most important comebacks of his career last week at the Tour de Suisse, after his most complicated season to date, however a third Covid-19 infection risked having the Slovakian champion loose it all just ahead of the Tour de France.

“Peter is very good, he’s really good. He tested positive but he had zero symptoms, and then he was negative. He did six hours on the bike yesterday and today he will race the nationals,” Sagan’s press officer said before today's race, where he took yet another national title. 

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TotalEnergies had hinted at it, but it was confirmed by Sagan's press officer that he will be at the start of the Tour de France despite the recent infection. He detailed how the seven-time green jersey winner dealt with the health issue: “He missed some kilometers before he had COVID so today is important for him just to get in the distance. That’s more important than the victory. And then we’ll be in Copenhagen. Luckily he was asymptomatic, with zero problems. So it’s all good.”

The Tour de France starts next Friday, TotalEnergies is yet to announce it's lineup, however Sagan is expected to be joined by Daniel Oss and Maciej Bodnar who have for many years raced alongside him in the sprint stages all across the World. The French team has had a very successful month of June with three World Tour victories, and will be looking to carry that form into the Tour.

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