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Kirsten Frattini

Ardennes Classics - Could SD Worx's distraction over Demi Vollering's future prevent a triple crown repeat?

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Demi Vollering celebrates winning Liege-Bastogne-Liege and securing the Ardennes Classics triple crown.

There has been a lot of media buzz around Tour de France champion Demi Vollering during the spring racing block after reports of a €1 million contract offer, her potential departure from SD Worx-Protime, and public statements from team manager Erwin Janssen about the negotiation process between the team and Vollering's agent. 

Speculation about Vollering's future at SD Worx-Protime has led to some curiosity about whether it already has, or might become, a distraction during races and if it could potentially affect the team's overall performance at the upcoming Ardennes Classics. 

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