Lidl-Trek will be without Juan Ayuso for the upcoming Ardennes Classics, with the Spaniard having recently suffered from a viral infection.
Ayuso had been set to race La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, but he’s not well enough to participate in either race, the team announced on Thursday.
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Ayuso, who joined the team this year on a five-year deal, was set to make his debut at Liège-Bastogne-Liège this month. He has raced La Flèche Wallonne twice in the past, not finishing either edition.
Ayuso started his 2026 campaign with a strong outing at the Volta ao Algarve, winning the final stage at the Alto do Malhão en route to the overall victory ahead of Paul Seixas.
Unfortunately Juan Ayuso will miss the upcoming Ardennes Classics. Medical tests after Itzulia Basque Country showed a recent viral infection and the Spaniard is not yet ready to return to competition 😢 Feel better soon, Juan! We will miss you 🫶 pic.twitter.com/EfkaIYwmt7April 16, 2026
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