'There are bodies everywhere' – Tadej Pogačar plays down wave of illness within UAE camp at Tour de France
Tadej Pogačar faces potential setbacks as a wave of illness sweeps through the UAE camp during the Tour de France.
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The brief
A stomach virus is affecting riders in the bunch, specifically impacting the UAE team. Brandon McNulty has abandoned the Tour de France on stage 18, leaving Pogačar short-handed for the Alpe d'Huez segment.
Coverage from Cyclingnews, The Guardian, Cycling Weekly, and Outside Magazine emphasizes the prevalence of illness within the camp. While Pogačar has played down the situation, stating "There are bodies everywhere," reports suggest the virus could pose a threat to his performance.
Future focus remains on how the reduced UAE team will manage the upcoming Alpe d'Huez stage following McNulty's exit.
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Quick answers
Which rider has officially left the race?
Brandon McNulty abandoned the Tour de France on stage 18.
What is the nature of the illness?
Cycling Weekly refers to the situation as a stomach virus affecting many riders in the bunch.
How has Tadej Pogačar responded to the news?
Pogačar has played down the wave of illness, noting that "There are bodies everywhere."
Coverage (6)
- UAE's Tour de France squad is on the ropes Escape Collective · 8h ago
- Brandon McNulty abandons the Tour de France on stage 18 Cyclingnews · 8h ago
- ‘Many riders are ill in the bunch’ – could a stomach virus deny Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France? Cycling Weekly · 8h ago
- Tadej Pogačar Short-Handed for Alpe d'Huez After Brandon McNulty Exit Outside Magazine · 8h ago
- Tour de France worries emerge for Tadej Pogacar after illness sweeps through team The Guardian · 8h ago
- 'There are bodies everywhere' – Tadej Pogačar plays down wave of illness within UAE camp at Tour de France Cyclingnews · 8h ago
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