Wout van Aert skips Bretagne Classic despite earlier communications
CyclingThursday, 28 August 2025 at 19:06
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Follow us on GoogleWout van Aert, despite earlier reports, will not be at the start of the Bretagne Classic this Sunday. The Belgian rider from Visma | Lease a Bike is currently staying on the Côte d'Azur, where he will prepare for the two Canadian WorldTour classics in Quebec and Montreal.
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“Wout van Aert will not start in Bretagne Classic despite earlier communications. After the Deutschland Tour, it was decided to skip Plouay and focus on preparing for the two Canadian races,” said Visma | Lease a Bike.
The Belgian had previously added Hamburg to his calendar to start the Deutschland Tour with an extra day of racing.
After the Canadian races, Van Aert will only ride the Super 8 Classic in Belgium on Saturday, September 20.
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