While Patrick Lefebvre is eager for the return of professional racing, the Detunink-Quickstep boss is well aware of the precarious state of the sport. With racing resuming this week and the men's and women's World Tours resuming next week with Strade Bianche, teams are wrapping up training camps and finalizing their form.

However, despite the scheduled resumption of the season, COVID-19 infection rates have skyrocketed in several locations throughout Europe and continue to soar in the United States. Even with health and sanitation protocols in place, the race is still fierce and at the discretion of national governments and health agencies.

"I am worried because my corona numbers are not good. In France, the GP Fulmi has been cancelled," Lefebvre told Het Nieuwsblad. [The race in Canada was also cancelled. The race in Canada was also cancelled. The dominoes have started falling again.

At this stage, Lefebvre and the rest of the cycling world can expect an action-packed restart with three Grand Tours packed into 71 days starting at the end of August. Some weekends will overlap with races, such as Sundays in October when the Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España, and the men's and women's versions of Paris-Roubaix will be held at the same time. However, Lefebvre is aware that a second wave of the virus in the fall could have a devastating effect not only on racing, but also on economies around the world.

Several teams, including Lefebvre, have already made financial cuts to stem the virus' impact on sponsors. If cycling is forced to close for the new season and races like the Tour France are cancelled, it could spell the end for several high-profile teams.

Asked about his concerns, Lefebvre told a Belgian publication: "The aftershocks are heavier than the earthquake itself, and everything will close again. Right now, the training riders and staff at Passo San Pellegrino are in Burgos (where the Tour de Burgos will start on Tuesday; the Tour of Burgos will be held on Sunday).

When asked about the economic impact a second blockade would have on the model of cycling, the team boss replied: "We shouldn't talk about cycling. If a second blockade happens, the damage will be incalculable. Hundreds of millions have been pumped into the Belgian economy, and Europe has worked on a €1.8 trillion Corona reconstruction plan. But they will not be able to keep printing money."