Giant-Alpecin pull out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

With many of their riders out injured after a training ride collision with a car, Giant-Alpecin has been forced to pull out of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

© Team Giant-Alpecin

(Image credit: © Team Giant-Alpecin)

Giant-Alpecin will not contest Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on February 27, with the team still feeling the result of a crash which left six of its riders with injuries.

In an announcement on Twitter on Thursday, the team said they would would not be taking their place on the start line in Ghent next Saturday.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

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.