When Tiesj Benoot signed for Decathlon CMA CGM last winter, the move came with the expectation that he would return to leader status at the Classics, but that hope has been dashed before he has even made his racing debut.
The team confirmed on Thursday that the Belgian has suffered a disc herniation, requiring surgery this week, which is set to sideline him from the Spring Classics. He is a former winner of Strade Bianche and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.
