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Matilda Price

Max Poole out of Vuelta a España and all upcoming racing after Epstein-Barr virus diagnosis

CHAMPOLUC, ITALY - MAY 30: Max Poole of Great Britain and Team Picnic PostNL crosses the finish line during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 19 a 166km stage from Biella to Champoluc 1574m / #UCIWT / on May 30, 2025 in Champoluc, Italy. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images).

Great Britain's Max Poole (Picnic PostNL) has been ruled out of the Vuelta a España, all upcoming racing and training after being diagnosed with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and glandular fever, also known as mononucleosis.

Poole had been set to target the GC at the Spanish Grand Tour after finishing 11th overall at the Giro d'Italia earlier this year, but has struggled with his health while preparing for the race.

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