Landa out of Paris-Nice due to rib injury

Bahrain McLaren’s Mikel Landa takes on the stage 5 time trial at the 2020 Vuelta a Analucia
Bahrain McLaren’s Mikel Landa takes on the stage 5 time trial at the 2020 Vuelta a Analucia (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Mikel Landa (Bahrain McLaren) will miss the upcoming Paris-Nice, which starts on Sunday, due to having suffered a cracked rib from when he was hit by a car while training at the start of February. The Spanish rider nevertheless started his season at the Ruta del Sol later in the month, and finished third overall, but will now take a break from racing to allow the injury to heal.

"I'm disappointed to be missing this famous race, and was looking forward to competing with my Bahrain McLaren teammates in front of France's passionate fans," Landa said in a press release on Thursday. "The best thing for me now is to train and get back in full shape as soon as possible, and I look forward to competing again soon – fully fit."

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