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: Braddan and Rushen United progress in Ecap FA Cup
Poor weather once again heavily disrupts local fixtures
Rugby: Ramsey take early lead in Counties 3 ADM minor conference
Celts win 'old firm' clash in Manx Cup
Hockey: IoM Ladies A march on in EH Championships
Bacchas B keep up perfect run in Men's Division One
FC Isle of Man's trip to Barnoldswick Town postponed
Travel disruption and player welfare behind decision
Hockey: Bacchas Men's B looking to keep up flawless league form
Two national teams in EH Championship action in this weekend's fixtures