It was an unhappy return to action for Manx rider Peter Kennaugh who failed to finish La Fleche Wallonne in Belgium this afternoon.
Kennaugh - who rides for Team Sky, had been out of action with a joint injury.
Alejandro Valverde was the eventual race winner, recording his second successive victory at the one-day event.
Football: Top versus bottom in premier league this weekend
Castletown with chance to close gap on Colby in Division 2
'A good vibe': Easter Festival of Running returns in a week's time
Hundreds of locals and visitors taking part in staple of Manx sporting calendar
Snooker: Port St Mary Legion maintain advantage
They beat Malew in the Mann Crane Hire League
Hockey: Relegation scrap in Men's Division 1 goes to final day
Castletown B miss out on crucial points
