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Cancellara Withdraws From Tour De France

Swiss Cyclist Fabian Cancellara has become the latest big name to withdraw from the ongoing Tour de France. Cancellara chose to voluntarily abandon the race … Continue reading Cancellara Withdraws From Tour De France


Fabian_Cancellara_2517833bSwiss Cyclist Fabian Cancellara has become the latest big name to withdraw from the ongoing Tour de France.

Cancellara chose to voluntarily abandon the race prior to the Alps and Pyrenees in order to prepare for September’s Road World Championships in Spain.

The eight-time stage winner, who is the third Trek rider to pull out, following the withdrawals of 2010 champion, Andy Schleck and Danny van Poppel, in a statement released by his Factory Racing team, said he wanted to rest to be in his best shape.

“I will travel home now and take a little break. The season has been long for me, starting back in Dubai (in February).

“I have done 59 days of competition this season so far and I have another big goal at the end of this season: the World Championships.

“It’s not a secret that I’d like to be in my best shape there, so it’s important that I take some rest.

The 33 years old cyclist finished second in Sunday’s stage nine and was lying 34th overall.

Defending champion, Chris Froome and two-time winner, Alberto Contador, had withdrawn due to crashes in the early stages of the tour.