Former Vuelta runner-up Oscar Sevilla suffers broken arm as he's mugged while training in Colombia

Thieves make off with Sevilla's bike, helmet, and sunglasses

Spanish professional Oscar Sevilla is recovering in hospital after being attacked and having his bike stolen while training in Colombia.

According to Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, Sevilla, who finished as runner-up in the Vuelta a España in 2001, was riding north of the Colombian capital city of Bogotá at around 6am on Sunday morning when he was attacked by five men who jumped out of a taxi.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.