Multi-discipline star Fem van Empel (Visma-Lease a Bike) has decided to take a break from racing due to mental health reasons, with a full focus on "recovery with the goal of coming back stronger".

Fem van Empel narrowly avoided disaster in the breakaway at the Trofeo Alfredo Binda on Sunday, just about missing out on colliding with a spectator who was crossing the road while the race was ...