Elisa Longo Borghini out of Trofeo Binda after COVID-19

Elisa Longo Borghini has won the Trofeo Binda twice but won't be taking part in the 2023 edition this weekend
Elisa Longo Borghini has won the Trofeo Binda twice but won't be taking part in the 2023 edition this weekend (Image credit: TOM GOYVAERTSBELGA MAGAFP via Getty Images)

The women's peloton is gearing up for another Spring Classics outing at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda on Sunday, but two-time winner Elisa Longo Borghini (Trek-Segafredo) won't be on the start line in Varese after falling ill with COVID-19.

The Italian, who donned the number 1 jersey as reigning champion en route to a 12th place finish last year, took to Twitter on Thursday to explain her absence from the American team's lineup at the 24th edition of the race.

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