Bradley Wiggins at the start of Tour de Yorkshire 2016 stage one
Sir Bradley Wiggins has abandoned the Tour de Yorkshire around 30km from the finish of stage one between Beverly and Settle, which was won by LottoNL-Jumbo rider Dylan Groenewegen.
The 2012 Tour de France winner came to the race with the intention of building his form towards the team pursuit at August's Rio Olympics, but his abandonment will be a blow to both cycling fans and race organisers, who would have hoped to use his star power to build on the success of last year's race.
Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
-
Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racersGet into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
-
Buy One Get One Free on bikes didn't save Kona as brand is put up for saleAmerican gravel and mountain bike brand will "continue to seek a buyer"
-
A complete history of Ineos Grenadiers kits, from Adidas to Gobik, via RaphaThe British team switch to Gobik in 2024 after two years with Bioracer
-
Tour de Yorkshire to be replaced with new look cycling event in 2024Tour de Yorkshire not due to return to north of England, although initial plans announced for new cycling event in area
-
La Planche des Belles Filles: will today's Tour de France climb be make or break?Primož Roglič may be looking to salvage his Tour de France by exorcising his 2020 demons on the brutal climb
-
'Dismiss Geraint Thomas at your peril' — Bradley Wiggins sees Welshman as Tour de France 'underdog'Ineos Grenadiers rider will head to Tour off the back of Tour de Suisse win
-
Bradley Wiggins: It would be a 'real shame' if Mark Cavendish wasn't at the Tour de FranceCavendish's former teammate and Madison partner thinks it would be "crazy" not to pick him
-
Bradley Wiggins: Ineos Grenadiers victory at Paris-Roubaix was 'typical Dave Brailsford'Former Tour de France winner spent the day on a motorbike covering the race
-
How would Bradley Wiggins beat Tadej Pogačar? 'Buy him, and send him to the Giro'Former Tour de France winner admits he would have struggled against a talent like Pogačar
-
Fans react to Tour de Yorkshire cancellationThe announcement has seen disappointment, anger and blame in the comments
