Team Sunweb kept Australian player Michael Stoller away from their training camp in Kütai in the Austrian Alps.

The German team took a number of COVID-19 precautions before the men's, women's, and development teams headed to Austria for the resumption of the season at the end of July.

Measures included "bubbling" the teams into groups with dedicated coaches and soigneurs, and restricting contact with the outside world.

Stoller, 23, reportedly broke the latter rule last week, leaving the team's hotel and going to the store alone. The decision to keep Stoller away from training camp was more of a precautionary decision than a punishment, the team said.

"We are on very high alert for training camp in Kütai, Austria.

"We want to limit outside interactions as much as possible to minimize the risk of transmission of the various bubbles. Not only do we want to avoid infection, but we also want to minimize the risk of bringing the virus into the peloton when we return to competition on August 1."

"This is purely a precautionary measure, which Michael himself fully understands. Top-level sport in the 'Corona' era is a new situation for everyone. Of course, he also understands that riders and staff will have to get used to this"

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Both the Team Sunweb men's and women's teams will return to racing on August 1 at Strade Bianche. It is not yet known how this move will affect Stoller's return to racing and reuniting with his teammates. Earlier this month, Stoller was named to the team's long list for the Vuelta a España.