Oliver Naesen blames overtraining for a disappointing 2021 season

Oliver Naesen (AG2R Citroën) at the start of the Arctic Race of Norway
Oliver Naesen (AG2R Citroën) at the start of the Arctic Race of Norway (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

After what has, so far, been a personally disappointing 2021 campaign, Oliver Naesen kicks off four days of racing at the Arctic Race of Norway looking to reset and refocus on the final major goals of his season.

The AG2R Citroën leader has yet to grace the podium of a race so far this year, placing fourth at the E3 Saxo Bank Classic in March and, more recently, enduring a Tour de France derailed by illness.

Dani Ostanek
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