Tao Geoghegan Hart relegated for obstructing Bilbao at Volta Valenciana

Geoghegan Hart after the finish of stage 2 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana
Geoghegan Hart after the finish of stage 2 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana (Image credit: Getty Images)

Tao Geoghegan Hart crossed the finish line in second place on stage 2 of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana but was later relegated to ninth, losing valuable bonus seconds. 

The Ineos Grenadiers rider was punished for an 'irregular' sprint by the race jury, who deemed that he deviated from his line and obstructed Pello Bilbao (Bahrain Victorious). 

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