Richie Porte's Giro d'Italia campaign has taken a sizeable hit after he was penalised two minutes and slipped to 12th overall for receiving assistance from a rival Australian rider.
Puncture and penalty costs Porte dearly
Puncture and penalty costs Porte dearly
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