Vincent Jerome in hospital with infection

Vincent Jerome (BBox Bouygues Telecom) finished the day in 17th.

Vincent Jerome (BBox Bouygues Telecom) finished the day in 17th. (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

Vincent Jerome will have to miss the first part of the 2010 season. The Bbox Bouygues Telecom rider has been hospitalised with a staphylococcus infection.