Nys pulls out of Belgium Tour with stomach bug, TDF debut still on track
Thibau Nys (Lidl-Trek) abandoned the Baloise Belgium Tour ahead of Saturday’s queen stage due to gastrointestinal issues. The 22-year-old Belgian had impressed in Friday’s time trial and was expected to contend for the overall, but team staff opted for caution.
“He had a bad night, but he’s not seriously ill,” said Lidl-Trek DS Maxime Monfort. “He should be able to get back on the bike on Sunday.”
Nys, seen as a rising star and Tour de France debutant in July, is still expected to be part of Lidl-Trek’s squad for the Grand Départ. The team has yet to announce its full lineup.
He wasn’t the only one sidelined—teammate Tim Declercq also withdrew with stomach issues, while Andrea Bagioli (Tour de Suisse) and Alex Kirsch (Belgium Tour) faced similar problems earlier in the week.
