Richie Porte to start Vuelta a España despite illness

  • Australian suffering from gastroenteritis
  • Porte’s move from BMC to Trek-Segafredo confirmed

Bad luck continues to dog Richie Porte, with the Australian cycling star falling ill two days before the start of the Vuelta a España. News of the Tasmanian’s gastro illness came on the same day that his long-rumoured moved to Trek-Segafredo was confirmed.

The 33-year-old will leave BMC and become Trek-Segafredo’s Grand Tour leader from the start of next season on a two-year deal. His main objective next year will again be the Tour de France.

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