Albert faces long pause

Niels Albert, 22, faces time off bike

Niels Albert, 22, faces time off bike (Image credit: Cyclingnews.com)

Niels Albert received the news from doctors that he cannot train outside on his bike for six weeks. The Belgian cyclo-cross rider will have no chance for the Superprestige title, GVA trophy or World Cup, and looks unlikely to ride either the Belgian or world championships.