Dan Martin out of Vuelta as family responsibilities call him away

Dan Martin is out of the Vuelta as he returns home to Andorra. His wife is expecting twins and Martin has returned to be with her (Photo: UAE Team Emirates)

 

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Dan Martin opts out of Vuelta as family calls

 

Ireland’s Dan Martin will not start the Vuelta tomorrow morning for stage 10. The UAE Team Emirates man has left the race as his wife is expecting twins.

With their birth now imminent, the team has confirmed Martin has left the race to be with wife Jess.

"After consultation with the team and doctors in Andorra, we have come to the decision,” he said of leaving to go home.

“It is best for me to travel home to Andorra in order to support my wife with the imminent arrival of our twin girls.

“This Vuelta has been a great experience to race in as a teammate to this strong and young team, and to be able to offer my full support to Fabio."

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Dan Martin continued: “Although the race didn’t produce the results that I expected, I really enjoyed acting as a road captain to this young group.

“But the time has now come, slightly earlier than we anticipated, to head home and to support my wife in this incredibly exciting period of our lives.

“I have to say thank you to my teammates for their support and understanding, as it is not easy to leave them behind.

“I would also like to offer a big thank you to the team management for being so supportive and allowing me the opportunity to race this Vuelta a Espana even with the knowledge that I could be called home at any moment.”

We wish them well over the next few days.

 

 

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