Mark Cavendish has crashed in the opening day of the Ghent Day Six in Belgium.
The Manx Missile has sustained minor injuries after coming off his bike during the time trial lap.
As a result the 34-year-old won’t race next Tuesday.
It comes following Belgian racer Gerben Thijssen being taken to intensive care after a heavy crash earlier this week.
Info sessions on fostering this week
Government to keep an eye on inflation, says Cannan
Manx Care pauses all non-emergency procedures
Capital's lifeboat set to get new home
Government releases DEI hiring info
Canadian sign points out triskele is "NOT A SWASTIKA"
Belgian TV travel show needs ride around the TT course!
Road in Ballabeg to remain shut until this afternoon, say police