Chaos on the Course: Cyclists Hit with Fines and Penalties for Sprint Violations and Waste Disposal Errors

In a remarkable display of cycling prowess, several riders faced penalties during the latest stages of the racing circuit, highlighting the intense scrutiny participants are under this season. With fines imposed for a variety of infractions ranging from improper conduct during sprints to environmental violations, the competitive landscape has become noticeably complex.

During Stage 3, multiple riders were fined for irregular sprints at an intermediate checkpoint. Bryan Coquard, Edward Theuns, Davide Ballerini, and Danny van Poppel each received 500 CHF fines along with classification penalties of 13 points and yellow cards. Additionally, Luka Mezgec of Team Jayco AlUla was penalized for improperly disposing of waste, incurring a fine of 500 CHF and a more significant 25-point penalty in the UCI classification.

Stage 4 brought its own set of infractions, as Remco Evenepoel of Soudal – Quick-Step was fined 500 CHF for the same waste disposal violation, earning 25 UCI points docked from his classification as well.

As the race continued through Stages 5, 6, and 7, no noteworthy incidents were recorded. However, Stage 8 saw a resurgence of infractions. Jonathan Milan from Lidl-Trek was penalized for obstructing another rider, receiving a 500 CHF fine alongside a 10-second penalty and a corresponding reduction of 10 points in the classification. Paul Penhoët of Groupama-FDJ was found to be sheltering behind a vehicle, incurring a 200 CHF fine and penalties of 20 seconds and 10 points, while Benoit Vaugrenard, the team’s director sportif, also faced a 500 CHF fine for similar actions. Arnaud de Lie from Lotto received a lesser penalty for public urination, fined 200 CHF.

Stage 9 reported no issues, but Stage 10 revealed a series of feeding violations. Tobias Foss and his director sportif Zak Dempster from INEOS Grenadiers were fined for using a “sticky bottle” technique during feeding, receiving fines of 200 CHF and 500 CHF, respectively. Joseph Blackmore and DS Steve Bauer of Israel – Premier Tech faced identical penalties for the same infraction. Matteo Tosatto of the Tudor Pro Cycling Team received a heavier fine of 1,000 CHF for multiple feeding zone violations.

Additionally, several team assistants were penalized for not adhering to feeding protocols. Eric Vanderaerden from Alpecin-Deceuninck and Ivan Velasco Murillo from Movistar Team each saw fines and yellow cards due to non-compliance. Other team DSs, including José Vicente Garcia and Frederik Willems, also received fines for similar infractions.

In Stage 11, Mick van Dijke of Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe was fined 500 CHF for improper littering outside designated zones, adding yet another instance of environmental misconduct to the race’s tally.

This series of penalties underscores the strict regulations that govern professional cycling, reinforcing the necessity for participants to uphold both sport integrity and environmental responsibility.

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