Danielson out of Vuelta

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Slipstream) was one of a number of favorites to lose time to Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) today

Tom Danielson (Garmin-Slipstream) was one of a number of favorites to lose time to Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) today (Image credit: Sirotti)

Tom Danielson withdrew from the Vuelta a España during the 187km stage 18 from Talavera de la Reina - Avila. Danielson pulled out with about 100km to go due to illness.