Hoj out of Classics

One-day race specialist Frank Hoj was looking forward to racing again in the Spring Classics, but unfortunately the Dane has to remain at home for another four weeks. The Cofidis rider, who cut the tendon of his left toe in early February in a cycling-unrelated accident, was eager to build up form for the April races, but this only worsened the situation. The tendon cracked again, and now Hoj needs to rest completely.