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.
Jamie Williams crowned 2026 IRRC Sportbike champion
Island-born rider storms to success after strong series
Enduro: McCanney called up for Great Britain 6DAYS team
Manxman replaces injured Steve Holcombe for October event
Racer urges men to get checked for prostate cancer
Martin Clare successfully treated after early diagnosis
Athletics: Schade and Cain winners in Peel to Douglas Trail Race
Both were first-time victors at this year's meeting
