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Cyclists Urge Safety as Protests Disrupt Vuelta a Espana
Protests targeting Israel-Premier Tech team caused a crash involving Simone Petilli, prompting the Cyclistes Professionnels Associés to demand improved safety measures during the Vuelta a España.
- On Tuesday, Intermarché‑Wanty rider Simone Petilli crashed after protesters ran onto the road during stage 10 of the Vuelta a España, forcing riders to take evasive action; police stopped the neutralised roll‑out on stage 11 in Bilbao due to further disruptions.
- Pro‑Palestine demonstrators said they targeted Israel‑Premier Tech to protest alleged 'sportswashing', aided by the Basque Country's historic solidarity with Palestine and Sylvan Adams' earlier remarks supporting Israel.
- Posting on X, Simone Petilli said, `I understand that is not a good situation, but yesterday I crashed because of a protest on the road` and the CPA, led by Adam Hansen, warned that `actions that endanger athletes cannot be accepted`.
- Following the crash, the Professional Cyclists' Association demanded better security at the Vuelta, while police officers stopped stage 11 in Bilbao to usher protesters aside.
- This year, protests have also disrupted the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, while international human rights organisations report over 60,000 Palestinian deaths amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
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In the aftermath of a fall caused by a demonstration of militants, several peloton riders got into the niche about their safety.
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The Straits TimesCyclists urge safety as protests disrupt Vuelta a Espana
BILBAO :The Professional Cyclists' Association (CPA) demanded better security at the Vuelta a Espana after protesters disrupted stages in recent days, with one rider crashing when demonstrators ran onto the road.The CPA expressed concern about rider safety following incidents on Tuesday's stage 10 and Wednesd
CPA Demands Enhanced Security Amid Protests at Vuelta a Espana | Sports-Games
The Professional Cyclists' Association (CPA) has called for increased security at the Vuelta a Espana after recent protests disrupted the race, causing a crash. The association emphasized rider safety and urged Spanish security services to protect athletes, while condemning actions jeopardizing their well-being.
Runners taking part in the Tour of Spain pointed out the risks to their safety after the fall of one of them during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.
Since the race arrived in Spain, it was the fifth stage, that the pro Pals show up and hear, taking advantage of an event that has planetary visibility. Tuesday was Simone Petilli who fell while the protesters tried to invade the path
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