Eight-times cyclocross world champion Marianne Vos will not be taking part in this year's battle for the rainbow jersey this weekend in Lievín, France, due to a slower-than-hoped-for recovery from a race injury.
The 37-year-old Dutchwoman hurt one of her calves when she fell during the Maasmechelen World Cup race on January 25. According to a Dutch Federation press release, despite some improvement, she has not yet fully recovered.
