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.
Rugby: Manx club's passionate plea for new players
Western Vikings keen to bring in new additions to club and sport
Football: Castletown beat southern rivals to go top of Division 2
Peel win nine-goal thriller at Laxey in the premier league (Results: 25 Oct)
Rugby: Douglas continue strong run at Birkenhead Park
Western Vikings win close-fought Manx Shield encounter
Hockey: Valkyrs B move to the top of Mixed Division One
Two Island national sides take EH Championship wins
