Cosnefroy delays 2021 start due to knee pain

Benoît Cosnefroy (AG2R Citröen)
Benoît Cosnefroy (AG2R Citröen) (Image credit: AG2R Citröen)

AG2R Citröen leader Benoît Cosnefroy has been forced to delay the start of his 2021 campaign due to a knee injury.

The Frenchman, who was set to kick off his year with a defence of his Etoile de Bessèges title on February 3, has suffered from knee pain for 10 days, according to a statement released by his team. 

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