Merckx out of Belgian Championships

Davitamon-Lotto will be slightly weakened in tomorrow's Belgian National Championships in Saint-Hubert with the decision of Axel Merckx to withdraw. Merckx's wife Jody is expecting a baby very soon, and Axel is choosing to be with her. Nevertheless, Davitamon-Lotto will still be the team to beat on Sunday in Belgium.

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