London 2012 Olympics: Thor Hushovd ruled out of Games The BMC Racing rider has been struggling throughout the season with a viral infection which forced him out of the Giro d'Italia less than a week into the race, caused him to miss the Tour de France and meant he abandoned the Tour of Poland on Saturday. He said: "My priority is that Norway has the best possible road cycling team in London but unfortunately I can't compete as my body is not functioning at its highest level." His manager, Atle Kvaasvoll said: "There is something in his body that is making it not react like it should. I don't know whether it's a virus or something else but we are trying to find the cause. His withdrawal will come as a blow to his Norwegian team-mates as he was the first Norwegian to lead the Tour de France, and first Scandinavian to win the road race in a world championship. His place in the four-man team will be taken up by Vegard Stake Laengen. The Olympic road race will take place on July 28 with Bradley Wiggins aiming to secure Britain's first gold of the Games.