Nicolas Roche has been forced to withdraw from Team Sky’s squad for the forthcoming Vuelta a Espana through illness.
Roche competed for Ireland in the Olympic Road Race last weekend, but developed a severe bacterial pneumonia in Rio according to a statement from the team. After speaking with Team Sky medical staff, Roche will now miss the Vuelta in order to focus on his recovery.
“Obviously it’s a big disappointment,” Roche said on the team’s website. “The Vuelta is a race I really enjoy and one where I have had success before.”
“Riding the Vuelta was a big target for me this year and I was looking forward to being part of the team. The illness couldn’t have come at a worse time, really, and after speaking to the medical staff it’s pretty clear that I’m not going to be ready in time.”
“I’ll be focusing on my recovery and looking to get back racing as soon as I can.”
Team Sky’s squad for this year’s Vuelta a Espana, which starts with a team time trial on August 20th, will be announced next week.
That’s a shame.
Aah FFS ! T
forced out by sky u mean