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Originally Posted by TYB069

I notice that as well. Injury perhaps??

He was complaining of a sore back and didn't want to risk his fitness for the Tour.

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Originally Posted by squeegy200

Lafevere's comments to Procycling indicated he made no such committment to Rujano to ride this year's tour. He said he still has to decide who will represent Cofidis in the TDF.

I'd heard he signed with Quick Step, and will be riding in the Tour. He will be ready, but it really is a shame he missed out on seriously contending in the Giro when it suits his strengths so well.

Quick Step - not Confidis:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...pr06/apr24news