Losing Tao Geoghegan Hart from Giro d’Italia will affect Team Ineos cohesion, say Nicolas Portal
The British rider leaves the Giro after breaking his collarbone in a crash on stage 13
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Tao Geoghegan Hart at the Giro d'Italia 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) -
Mikel Landa on stage 13 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Mikel Landa: 'Seeing my Giro rivals weaker gives me morale going forward'
The Basque rider put a strong showing in on stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia to gain valuable time
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Simon Yates on stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) 'We're not here to make excuses, Yates couldn't follow', says Mitchelton-Scott director
Simon Yates' Giro hopes took a big blow on stage 13, although his team say it isn't lost yet
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Simon Yates and Tanel Kangert on stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Five talking points from stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2019
It was another bad day for Simon Yates
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Image: Sunada Who's out of the Giro d'Italia 2019 after stage 13?
A quick look at who's abandoned the Giro d'Italia 2019 so far
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Ilnur Zakarin moves back into contention at the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo by Luk BENIES / AFP) Simon Yates loses time as Ilnur Zakarin outlasts rivals to take stage 13 of Giro d'Italia 2019
Simon Yates lost time on a relentless stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia as Ilnur Zakarin was peerless to take stage honour and ride himself back into the fight for the maglia rosa.
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Ben Swift continues his return to form after a serious crash (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images) Ben Swift optimistic after ‘scary crash’ that left him in intensive care
Ben Swift is optimistic about his recovery after a crash that left him in intensive care not long after he re-joined Team Ineos.
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Tao Geoghegan Hart crashes on stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2019 (Photo by Luk Benies/AFP/Getty) Tao Geoghegan Hart abandons Giro d'Italia 2019
The Brit abandoned after a crash on stage 13
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James Knox during stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) James Knox forced to abandon Giro d’Italia 2019
James Knox has been forced to abandon the Giro d’Italia after battling through injury for eight stages.
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The GC contenders arrive to the finish on stage 12 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Riders anticipate 'a big fight' on terrifying stage 13 summit finish in Giro d'Italia 2019
The Giro heads into its first summit finish on stage 13, and it's unknown territory for nearly all the riders
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Watch: Swearing Marco Haller confronts fan who tries to rip bidon from his mouth
Video footage has emerged showing Marco Haller confronting a fan who tried to rip a bidon from his mouth after stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia.
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Hugh Carthy goes into the youth classification jersey after stage 12 (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) 'I'm going to come out strong every day': Brit Hugh Carthy takes young rider's jersey at Giro d'Italia 2019
Brit Hugh Carthy (EF Education First) celebrated his first Grand Tour success on stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia, taking the lead in the youth classification.
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Eddie Dunbar on his way to third place on stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Eddie Dunbar 'a bit disappointed' after podium finish on stage 12 of his debut Giro d'Italia
Eddie Dunbar finished the Giro d'Italia stage 12 in Pinerolo "a bit disappointed" despite playing for a stage win in his debut Grand Tour.
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Cesare Benedetti (left) on his way to an unexpected victory (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Five talking points from stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
The fight for the GC finally begins and Eddie Dunbar makes a move - the hot topics from a thrilling day
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Cesare Benedetti wins stage 12 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Cesare Benedetti takes victory on thrilling Giro d'Italia 2019 stage 12 as pink jersey changes hands
Jan Polanc took the overall lead from his team-mate Valerio Conti after making it into the day's main breakaway
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The breakaway at the 2019 Tour of California stage two (Photo : DEVICH / SUNADA) Seven thoughts that go through the head of a breakaway rider
It seemed like a good idea at the time...
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Victor Campenaerts has responded to criticism Sir Bradley Wiggins aimed at Lotto-Soudal (Photo by Giro-Pool/Getty Images) ‘We broke the f***ing hour record’: Victor Campenaerts responds after Bradley Wiggins criticises Lotto-Soudal
Victor Campenaerts has defended his Lotto-Soudal team after Sir Bradley Wiggins criticised the outfit for missing out on a stage win due to an error.
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The peloton will face the first real mountain challenge on stage 12 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Check out the monster climb making its Giro d’Italia debut on stage 12
The long-awaited mountain stages are finally upon us in the 2019 Giro d’Italia and they open with a bang.
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Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi rides uphill in the Col du Galibier on July 6, 1952, during the 11th stage of the Tour de France between Bourg d'Oisans and Sestriere. (AFP/Getty Images) Fausto Coppi: A cycling icon like no other
The Italian shaped cycling like no other rider in history
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Caleb Ewan celebrates winning stage 11 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Sunada) Caleb Ewan: 'This proves I'm one of the best'
Ewan says his second win confirms his status amongst the world's top sprinters
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Elia Viviani at the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Sunada) Elia Viviani: Sprinting problems are in my head, not my legs
The Italian says it has been a mental struggle more than physical as he leaves the Giro d'Italia
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Elia Viviani is expected to leave the Giro empty handed (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Five talking points from stage 11 of the Giro d’Italia 2019
From Caleb Ewan's Grand Tour breakthrough to Pascal Ackermann's rough day - don't miss these moments
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Caleb Ewan storms to victory on stage 11 of the 2019 Giro d'Italia (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA) Caleb Ewan times sprint perfectly to take stage 11 victory at Giro d'Italia 2019
Arnaud Démare took second with Pascal Ackermann in third on the long flat stage to Novi Ligure
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Thomas De Gendt during stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Thomas De Gendt left surprised after accidentally winning Giro d’Italia 2019 jersey
Thomas De Gendt accidentally found himself the winner of a jersey after stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia, despite not knowing anything about it.
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The UCI has banned tramadol in competition (Jose M. Osorio/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images) UCI tests 117 riders for tramadol after painkiller banned in professional cycling
The UCI has tested 117 riders for the painkiller tramadol after the substance was banned in professional cycling earlier this year.
