Sky's hopes at Catalunya took a hit as Richie Porte abandoned during stage 2(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Richie Porte (Team Sky)(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Richie Porte (Sky) tries to break the group up(Image credit: Fotoreporter Sirotti)
Richie Porte (Sky) would finish 7th in the Ruta del Sol prologue(Image credit: Bettini Photo)
Richie Porte (Team Sky) abandoned the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya during stage 2 from Mataró to Girona on Tuesday. The Australian had lost over two minutes on the opening stage due to illness but started the next stage.
However mid-way through the 168km stage Porte climbed off the bike. It marked the second stage race he has abandoned in consecutive weeks after he also climbed off at Tirreno-Adriatico after another bout of sickness.
"Grim conditions today at #VoltaCatalunya. Sadly @richie_porte has withdrawn from the race. The #SkyTrain remains at the front of the peloton," Team Sky confirmed.
