British rider Oscar Onley, who finished fourth at last year’s Tour de France, has been ruled out of this year’s race due to a significant shoulder injury after a crash during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.
PARIS — British rider Oscar Onley won’t line up for this year’s Tour de France.
The Netcompany Ineos team announced Thursday that “further medical investigations have confirmed a significant shoulder injury,” ruling him out of the race. Onley, who finished fourth at last year’s Tour de France, was injured after a crash this month during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes.
It remains unclear when Onley, who has started rehabilitation, will be able to return to racing.
In a statement, Onley said, “I’m gutted not to be able to line up for the Tour de France.” He added that his focus is now on recovering and getting his shoulder “in a good place,” while saying he is “really motivated to try and make something out of this season.”
The Tour begins July 4.
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