Jay Vine has been forced to pull out of the UAE Tour with a knee problem, a huge anti-climax for Australia's soaring cycling hope after his breakthrough summer back home.
On a day of double disappointment for the Aussie challenge in the Middle East on Wednesday, national road race champ Luke Plapp's brief lead in the overall standings at the tour was ended as world champion Remco Evenepoel took over at the top after three days of riding.
