Wout van Aert confirmed as non-starter for E3 Saxo Classic

Speculation that Wout van Aert might become a late addition to the line-up for the E3 Saxo Classic has been ended by Visma-Lease a Bike on Wednesday, after the squad published their full line-up and he was not part of it.

Third last Saturday in Milan-San Remo, Van Aert’s impressive past strike rate at Friday’s tough cobbled Classic and his current form had led to rumours he might be present this year.