Olav Kooij Decathlon CMA CGM Delay: Sprinter Illness News
News Context
At a glance
- Decathlon CMA CGM's planned debut of its new sprint train will be delayed after sprinter Olav Kooij contracted a virus this week, according to Cyclingnews.
- Kooij, who transferred from Visma-lease A Bike during the offseason, was scheduled to race for the French squad at the UAE Tour, February 16-22.
- The UAE Tour represented an early opportunity to test the team's new sprint lineup, which also includes recent signing Daan Hoole.
Olav Kooij Illness Delays Decathlon CMA CGM Debut
Decathlon CMA CGM’s planned debut of its new sprint train will be delayed after sprinter Olav Kooij contracted a virus this week, according to Cyclingnews.
Kooij, who transferred from Visma-lease A Bike during the offseason, was scheduled to race for the French squad at the UAE Tour, February 16-22.
The UAE Tour represented an early opportunity to test the team’s new sprint lineup, which also includes recent signing Daan Hoole. Kooij was expected to compete against riders such as Jonathan Milan of Lidl-trek and Fabio Jakobsen of Picnic PostNL, Cyclingnews reported.
Decathlon CMA CGM announced the illness on Friday, January 12, 2024, according to Cyclingnews.