Tao Geoghegan Hart and Giulio Ciccone hit by COVID-19 and flu before Tour de France

Tao Geoghegan Hart and Giulio Ciccone have been hit by COVID-19 and flu, forcing them to miss vital training in the final weeks before the Tour de France. 

The Briton and Italian are part of a multi-faceted Lidl-Trek team that also includes Mads Pedersen but their illness could now impact their hopes and ambitions at the Tour de France.