07-02-2025
Teams pull out of Étoile de Bessège cycling race after car enters course
Several teams have pulled out of the Étoile de Bessèges cycling race in France after a car came towards the peloton at a roundabout during the third stage on Friday.
'The safety of our riders and staff is of paramount importance. Following multiple incidents of public vehicles entering the race course our riders, together with other teams, have decided not to complete today's stage at #EDB2025,' Ineos Grenadiers said.
Overall leader Paul Magnier's Soudal Quick-Step team as well as Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, Lidl Trek, EF Education-Easy Post and Uno-X Mobility also abandoned the race.
The remaining riders also stopped during Friday's stage in protest at having to compete in adverse conditions.
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