Nicholas Roche abandons La Vuelta a España

Nicholas Roche was forced to abandon the Vuelta a España following a crash during stage six of the three week Grand Tour in Spain.

Roche, who held the Maillot Rojo leader’s jersey for three days, fell heavily at around the 100 kilometre mark on the stage from Mora de Rubielos to Ares del Maestrat.

He was taken to hospital in Castellón for treatment, which included a dozen stitches to his forearm and despite a lot of road rash, was cleared of any major injury.

Further checks will be undertaken to check for further injury.

Read reactions from our medical staff, Nicholas and coach here.