great britain's chris froome has been ruled out of the tirreno adriatico stage race for health reasons 'still not feeling well so won't be making it to #tirrenoadriatico2015 really disappointed but health comes first,' the 2013 tour de france winner posted on twitter he has been suffering from a chest infection the seven day race, which begins on wednesday in italy, was highly anticipated as the top four tour de france favourites   froome, spain's alberto contador, colombian nairo quintana and defending tour de france champion vincenzo nibali of italy   were scheduled to compete team sky star chris froome (right) has been suffering from a chest infection  froome (right) has been ruled out of this week's seven day race in italy  froome told the bbc: 'i've been ill for a few days now and, unfortunately, i couldn't shake it off in time' froome should, however, 'be fine' to race in the volta a catalunya, which begins on 23 march he added: 'after speaking with the doctors we decided as a precaution that it would be best to take a few days off the bike to recover fully 'this is obviously frustrating after the good start that i've had to the season, but it's a minor setback' the 2013 tour de france champion is targeting a return to racing in catalonia later this month 
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chris froome has been ruled out of the tirreno adriatico race in italy . british rider has been suffering from a chest infection . 2013 tour de france champion is targeting volta a catalunya comeback 