Demi Vollering fined CHF1,000 and docked 25 UCI points after world championship victory
The Dutch rider also received a yellow card for an illegal riding position during her winning ride in Montréal, but retains her rainbow jersey.
Demi Vollering, the Dutch cyclist who clinched victory in the women's elite road race at the world championships in Montreal, has been penalized for breaking UCI regulations. She received a CHF1,000 fine, a 25-point deduction in the UCI rankings, and a yellow card. The commissaires’ ruling cited article 2.12.007.9 of the UCI regulations, which prohibits riders from using positions or points of support on their bicycles that are non-compliant and pose a danger to themselves or other competitors.
This includes banned positions such as "puppy paws" and the "super tuck." The exact position Vollering used and the specific moment of the infraction were not specified in the communiqué. Despite the penalty, Vollering's race results remain unchanged, and while her point deduction will have a minor impact on her UCI ranking, it will not significantly affect her overall standing before the World Championships.
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