Pauwels, Albert out of Leuven 'cross race with illness

Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb - Revor)

Kevin Pauwels (Sunweb - Revor) (Image credit: Luc Claessen)

A number of riders will be missing from today's cyclo-cross race in Leuven, Belgium, as a series of illnesses are sweeping through the peloton. Kevin Pauwels, Niels Albert, Tom Meeusen and Klaas Vantornout have all had to cancel their appearances.