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Niklas Behrens, former under-23 world champion, is sidelined for several months due to cardiac rhythm disturbances. The 22-year-old German cyclist from Visma-Lease a Bike has not yet started his 2026 season. The team announced he will undergo a minor ablation procedure later this month to address the issue.
Behrens last competed at the 2025 Tour of Guangxi and aims for a full recovery to return to training and racing this season. Visma emphasizes this routine treatment is common among active athletes. Other riders like Elia Viviani and Peter Sagan have successfully undergone similar procedures.
Behrens expresses gratitude to his team and medical staff for their support, stating he looks forward to getting back on the bike.
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