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John Degenkolb Will Miss Tour de France Due to Flanders Crash Injuries

Picnic PostNL is prioritizing rehabilitation for its injured riders before finalizing its second-half race lineup

John Degenkolb am Boden nach seinem schweren Sturz
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Overview

  • Degenkolb suffered fractures in his right shoulder, elbow and wrist after crashing in the Tour of Flanders on April 6 and faces a roughly two-month recovery period.
  • Sprinter Fabio Jakobsen also sustained injuries in the same incident and has been ruled out of the July 5–27 Tour de France.
  • Sporting director Rudi Kemna said the team’s immediate focus is on restoring both riders to peak condition through a dedicated training block.
  • The 36-year-old Degenkolb has ridden the Tour de France ten times and claimed a stage victory in 2018.
  • Degenkolb’s contract with Picnic PostNL runs through 2026, reflecting the team’s long-term commitment to his recovery and future race plans.