The previous season left a bitter taste in the mouths of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, which is why the Dutch team had hoped to have a fresh start coming into 2025. But so far, it doesn't seem like their misery is yet to come an end.
One of those caught up in the crossfire is
Christophe Laporte who'll be forced to postpone his season start due to an illness,
WielerFlits informs. The 32-year-old Frenchman was due to start his season during the Opening weekend at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne - Bruxelles - Kuurne, but his preparation is not yet in the phase where he'd be ready to take on the big races.