Wellens suffering from infection

Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) is urged on by the crowd.

Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) is urged on by the crowd. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

Former world cyclo-cross champion Bart Wellens was hoping to regain his top form and target a major victory this season, but an infection has put those plans temporarily on hold.