Jurgen Van den Broeck opts out of Tour de France 2015

Belgian rider targeting shorter stage races after six consecutive years at the Tour

Jurgen Van den Broeck in action during Stage 13 of the 2014 Tour de France. Credit: Watson

(Image credit: Watson)

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Lotto-Belisol rider Jurgen Van den Broeck will not ride at the 2015 Tour de France, bringing an end to a run of six consectutive Tours in which the Belgian has finished in the top five in the GC on two occassions.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).