Team DSM's Romain Bardet abandons the Giro d'Italia due to illness

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Romain Bardet has today withdrawn from the Giro d'Italia, on stage 13, after struggling with sickness that developed during yesterday’s stage. Having started the stage, attempting to get through the day, Bardet eventually pulled out early in the race.

Bardet leaves having sat in fourth place on GC and having played a pivotal role in the team's success in the race so far, including a stellar opening time trial in Hungary, an impressive performance at Blockhaus and a phenomenal effort towards Alberto Dainese's victory on stage 11.

Click here for quotes and reaction from Bardet and team staff.