Lotto-Soudal: 'We knew Adam Hansen's Grand Tour record had to end sooner or later'

Belgian Lotto-Soudal squad announce their roster for the 2017 Vuelta a España and confirm that Adam Hansen won't be included, ending his record run of consecutive Grand Tour participations

Adam Hansen during the 2016 Vuelta a España

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Lotto-Soudal confirmed on Friday afternoon that Australian Adam Hansen has not been selected by the team for this year's Vuelta a España, ending his run of 18 consecutive rides in Grand Tours.

The Belgian team's sports manager Marc Sergeant said that a saddle sore that Hansen developed during the final week of the Tour de France in July put paid to his preparation and participation in the Vuelta.

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