Hovelijnck still critical

Belgian rider Kurt Hovelijnck remains in a critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at the University Hospital of Gent, according to a Team Quick Step update.

Hovelijnck fell heavily while training in the Ardennes on March 17, suffering severe head injuries, including a fractured skull.

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