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Alasdair Fotheringham

'I just won't quite be ready' – João Almeida ruled out of Giro d'Italia

Joao Almeida UAE Team Emirates UAE
LA MOLINA, SPAIN - MARCH 27: Joao Almeida of Portugal and UAE Team Emirates - XRG crosses the finish line during the 105th Volta a Catalunya 2026, Stage 5 a 155.3km stage from La Seu d'Urgell to La Molina/Coll de Pal 2109m / #UCIWT / on March 27, 2026 in La Molina, Spain. (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images).

One of the top pre-race favourites for this May's Giro d'Italia, João Almeida, has confirmed that he will not, finally, be taking part, after illness severely impacted on his build-up for the event.

The news was first reported by Portuguese media then confirmed by the rider himself on his Instagram account on Monday morning.

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