Alex Dowsett: I haven't really recovered from the Tour of Britain

World Championships 2014: Alex Dowsett finishes 20th in time trial after disappointing ride in Spain.

Alex Dowsett finished a disappointing 20th at the world championships time trial on Wednesday afternoon, citing fatigue from the Tour of Britain.

The 25 year-old finished 2:35.10 down on the rainbow jersey winner Bradley Wiggins after he suffered on the lumpy finale to the 47.1km course around Ponferrada.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.