Illness forces Philippe Gilbert out of Tour de France

Belgian rider abandons ahead of stage 15

Philippe Gilbert ahead of stage 14 of the Tour de France

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Philippe Gilbert (Quick-Step Floors) has been forced to abandon the Tour de France ahead of stage 15 after suffering with viral gastroenteritis.

Gilbert had been active towards the tail end of the second week, finishing fourth on stage 13 to Rodez, but has since fallen ill and will not start on Tuesday.

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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.