Frank Schleck to miss Paris-Nice

Trek Factory Racing will be led by Bob Jungels at Paris-Nice after Frank Schleck withdraws though injury. Giant-Alpecin also announce lineup

Frank Schleck in action during Stage 1A of the 2015 Tour of Andalucia Ruta Del Sol (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Frank Schleck will miss next week’s Paris-Nice as he continues his recovery from injuries suffered in his crash at the Ruta del Sol.

The Luxembourger, who rides for Trek Factory Racing, was involved in a huge crash that decimated the peloton on stage one, caught on camera by Jeremy Roy.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.