In April this year, Australian rider Jay Vine was lying in intensive care, a brace around his neck. "I didn't expect at all to get the green jersey," Groves, winner of two stages at this year's race, and the only ever Australian winner of the points jersey at the Vuelta said. "It's a real shame to see Wout go out …
Froome has been trying to get back to peak condition after he was involved in a high-speed crash at last year’s Criterium du Dauphine which came close to ending his career. London: Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome and 2018 winner Geraint Thomas are glaring omissions from the formidable Team Ineos Grenadier line-up for this year’s race. “We want …