Wesemann out

Steffen Wesemann (T-Mobile)

Steffen Wesemann (T-Mobile) (Image credit: Luc Claessen)

2004 Ronde Van Vlaanderen winner Steffen Wesemann (T-Mobile) will not participate in this year's edition if the event. Suffering from respiratory problems due to a viral infection, the German will rest to cure his condition. Team mate André Korff will replace him in Sunday's race.