Cannondale's Ted King has been disqualified from the 100th Tour De France.
The American, who was injured in a massive crash on the first stage and only able to continue dependent on his ability to withstand the pain, and the pain. failed to finish within 25% of the time of stage winners Orica Green Edge in the 25km Team Time Trial In Nice yesterday and has been excluded from the rest of the race.
195 riders will start today's fifth stage from Cagnes-sur-Mer to Marseille.
Interesting article concerning this; http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/07/tour-de-france/editorial-kings-7-second-elimination-from-tour-sends-wrong-message_293232