Movistar rider shares photos of the huge metal rod that he's had in his leg all season

José Joaquin Rojas had the rod put in after breaking his leg at the 2016 Vuelta a España

José Joaquin Rojas with the metal rod that doctors removed from his leg

(Image credit: Twitter/José Joaquin Rojas)
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Movistar rider José Joaquin Rojas has shared a photo of the huge metal rod that he's had in one of his legs for the whole of the 2017 season.

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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.