'We lost the life of a brother' - rider protest delays Giro di Lombardia
Summary
Cyclists at the Giro di Lombardia race in Italy delayed the start for five minutes to protest safety concerns after several accidents involving vehicles. The protest honored British cyclist Fin Tarling, who died in a crash with a vehicle, and urged better protection for riders during races.Key Facts
- The race start was delayed by five minutes as riders stayed still after the countdown.
- Remco Evenepoel spoke to the crowd about safety issues and the death of Fin Tarling.
- Fin Tarling died in August after a collision with a vehicle at the Volta a Portugal race.
- The Cyclistes’ Union (CPA) says multiple incidents with vehicles happened this week.
- The CPA calls on the cycling governing body (UCI) to force better safety measures.
- Recently, riders Thomas Gloag and Marcel Camprubi were hit by a police motorcycle in another race.
- Riders want to race safely and return home to their families without harm.
- The Giro di Lombardia is the final one-day Monument race of the cycling season.
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