Rogers to miss TDU as heart condition worsens
Michael Rogers will miss the Australian road cycling championships and the Tour Down Under next month after a long-term heart condition worsened.
Dec 16, 2015, updated May 14, 2025
Michael Rogers celebrates a stage win during the 2014 Tour de France. Photo: EPA/Bas Czerwinski
The 35-year-old was diagnosed with a congenital bicuspid aortic valve in 2001, and a recent routine check showed the condition had progressed.
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Rogers plans to retire at the end of next season, but both he and the team are aiming for a quick return.
– AAP
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