Wout van Aert clear for Paris-Roubaix

After a set of week in which it seemed that Wout van Aert's spring campaign had been derailed, Jumbo-Visma have today announced that the Belgian champion will be at the start of Paris-Roubaix after recovering from Covid-19.

Team DS Merijn Zeeman has said in a press release that "on the functioning of the heart, among other things. Wout's health is in excellent shape. But after a week of isolation, top form is no longer possible. His run-up to Roubaix is poor and he will miss the reconnaissance on Thursday. All in all, it is anything but an ideal preparation. However, a rider like Wout can still play a role in supporting Christophe Laporte, Mike Teunissen or Nathan Van Hooydonck."

Despite these statements, it is widely believed that van Aert will be having a lead role in the French race. Jumbo-Visma however bring a very strong lineup that includes Christophe Laporte who has been on incredible form this spring, and Mike Teunissen who is also eyeing Roubaix as a main goal of the spring.

"We have shown all spring that riding with a strong team is good. You can really make each other stronger. It is a man-to-man fight, but it is still nice to have good guys around you. That is always an extra advantage," the Dutchman said in anticipation for the cobblestones that are set to brutalize the peloton this Sunday.

Jumbo-Visma for Paris-Roubaix: Wout van Aert, Mike Teunissen, Nathan van Hooydonck, Christophe Laporte, Mick van Dijke and Timo Roosen.