Dutch rides in BinckBank Tour canceled in extremis
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:27 PM
Tomorrow’s time trial in Vlissingen during the Binck Bank Tour is canceled. The start of the Thursday stage (Philippine) and Friday’s stage with arrival at the Tom Dumoulin Bike Park in Sittard-Geleen have also been canceled. multiple sources confirm this Cycling Flash. The reason for this is the stricter corona measures in the Netherlands.
“The decision was taken in response to the amended Dutch measures due to the corona virus that were announced on Monday, September 28,” it says in the official announcement. “These measures have been ratified in the new emergency regulations of both the South Limburg Safety Region and the Zeeland Safety Region. Based on these emergency regulations, the mayors have decided that the event cannot take place. It is not possible to comply with the stricter measures. ”
“The emergency ordinance states that no audience may be present at sports competitions and / or training. In addition, there are other rules that must be taken into account, such as the maximum number of people that may be present as a group and the athletes and organizations from countries where an orange or red code is in force. ”
No solution for tomorrow’s time trial
Mayor Bas van den Tillaar municipality of Vlissingen: “It was a painful, but necessary decision to prevent the spread of the virus.” “Unfortunately we had to make this difficult decision, however much we would have liked to have given this sporting event a place,” said Mayor Hans Verheijen of the municipality of Sittard-Geleen. Mayor Jan Lonink, the municipality of Terneuzen adds: “Unfortunately, it is not possible to continue this cycling race now. That is of course very unfortunate for the athletes, organization and everyone involved. ”
In the meantime, it has been confirmed to us that no solution will be found for tomorrow and that a necessary rest day is therefore on the agenda. Alternatives are still being sought for the other stages.
This message will be completed as soon as there is more information.
