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Cycling race upended by riders’ mass protest after cars on the course prompts chaos

A French cycling race was disrupted when several teams withdrew due to cars and trucks appearing on the course, posing safety risks to cyclists.
Soudal Quick-Step described the situation as "unacceptable" and prioritized the safety of their riders and staff.
Eight prominent teams, including Lidl-Trek and Ineos-Grenadiers, withdrew from the race, while twelve others continued.
The UCI is investigating the incidents and stated it takes rider security seriously, implementing measures to prevent future problems.

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Cycling race upended by riders’ mass protest after cars on the course prompts chaos

A French cycling race was thrown into chaos on Friday when several teams quit after cars and trucks appeared on the course, endangering the cyclists.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Cars invade a cycling race course in France; watch video

A cycling race in France turned into complete chaos this Friday (7) when several teams withdrew after cars and trucks appeared in the middle of the course, putting cyclists at risk. Soudal Quick-Step, one of the greatest cycling teams, classified the scenes at the Étoile de Bessèges as “unacceptable” and was among those that abandoned the race to “prioritize the safety of our cyclists and team”.

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