Alex Dowsett removed from Vuelta a Burgos over coronavirus fears

Israel Cycling Academy’s Alex Dowsett trains in Adelaide ahead of the 2020 Tour Down Under
Israel Cycling Academy’s Alex Dowsett trains in Adelaide ahead of the 2020 Tour Down Under (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alex Dowsett has joined Itamar Einhorn in being withdrawn from the Vuelta a Burgos by Israel Start-Up Nation as a precautionary measure after one of the team’s riders tested positive for coronavirus ahead of the race.

Omer Goldstein, who is not at the race, returned a positive test on Monday but came into contact with Einhorn before the latter travelled to Burgos, where he was isolated from the team and tested on Monday night.

Daniel Benson

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