Richie Porte's withdrawal came after he drew on Chris Froome's experience

By Rupert Guinness
Updated July 7 2015 - 10:08am, first published May 26 2015 - 10:20am

MADONNA DI CAMPIGLIO: As Richie Porte fought the pain in his injured left knee and hip in the days leading up to his withdrawal from the Giro d'Italia on Monday, he sought the counsel of his British teammate and 2013 Tour de France champion Chris Froome.

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