'We will not stand for this any longer' – Peloton unites in protest against unsafe racing conditions, delaying start of Il Lombardia
Race start delayed as riders release statement calling for action on social media
The peloton, in unison, protested against unsafe racing conditions before the Il Lombardia race. Riders paused for about five minutes at the conclusion of the penultimate WorldTour event of the season in Bergamo. Newly crowned European champion Remco Evenepoel delivered a message via microphone, stating that riders were losing their lives in races too often.
The riders demanded safer races to continue participating in the future. The protest was backed by riders' union president Adam Hansen and shared on social media by various riders including Tom Pidcock and Ben Healy. The statement emphasized the unnecessary risk riders face and the call for accountability from the UCI and race organizers to secure roads.
The protest lasted for five minutes before the race resumed. The incident was not the first of its kind with multiple vehicles on race courses and tragic accidents resulting in injuries and even death. The UCI was contacted for comment.
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