Wout van Aert leaves Tour de France to be with pregnant wife: ‘It’s an easy decision’

Cyclist Wout van Aert has pulled out of the Tour de France to be with his pregnant wife, Sarah.

The departure: Van Aert, one of the race’s most exciting riders, decided to withdraw from the Tour de France as the event nears its end.
* This year, he served as a critical ally for defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, helping put pressure on top rival Tadej Pogacar.
* He has left the event without adding to his career nine stage wins.
* Van Aert expressed that he made the decision when his wife indicated that she needed him and that labor is imminent, saying, “My place is now at home.”

Team dynamics: Despite the loss, Van Aert believes his teammates will be able to continue strong.
* He expressed confidence that his team, Jumbo-Visma, will be able to guide Vingegaard, who currently has a comfortable lead, to the podium in Paris.
* Van Aert added that his teammates “are 100% behind me” in his decision.

Reflecting: Looking back, Van Aert sees his time in this year’s Tour in a positive light.
* Despite his departure, he stated that he will always remember this Tour as the one where he called home every day.

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