Vliegen to undergo surgery
Loïc Vliegen (BMC) will undergo surgery Thursday to correct a congenital heart defect, according to a team press release. "I am in good hands and am very grateful to Dr. Cerfontaine and the staff of Liège Citadelle," said Vliegen.
Dr. Michel Cerfontaine, Vliegen's sports doctor, diagnosed the heart defect at the CHR de la Citadelle in Liége, Belgium. The surgery will take place at Université catholique de Louvain Woluwe in Brussels under the supervision of Dr. Etienne Hoffer and Dr. Thierry Sluysmans.
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"The BMC Racing Team has been in continual communication with Loïc and his treating physicians," Dr. Testa said. "We are optimistic that we will have him back for next season."
First stage finishes announced for 2016 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya
The 2016 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya will make a return to the summit finishes of La Molina and Port Ainé in 2016 the race organisers have announced. The WorldTour race will take place between March 21 and 27.
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