Remco Evenepoel faced a challenging outing in Montréal, finishing 12th in a demanding race before receiving a post-race fine and a penalty from the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) for discarding litter outside a designated waste zone.
Evenepoel Reflects on a Tough Race in Montréal
The Belgian did not hide after the race. Speaking candidly about his performance, Evenepoel admitted he lacked his best legs.
“I was not really good today,” Evenepoel said after the race. “I felt that I didn’t immediately have the best legs. It was a hard race. With the high pace of France, they may have also broken their own leader. It’s a pity. But there are no excuses. I was not good enough.”
France’s high pace may have broken their own leader. Evenepoel ultimately crossed the line in 12th place, which was below expectations.
Fines and UCI Point Reductions Issued
The difficulties for Evenepoel did not end with his result on the road. He was assessed a 500 Swiss franc fine for throwing away waste outside of authorized litter zones. In addition to the financial penalty, he was docked 25 UCI ranking points.
Demi Vollering Penalized Following World Title Victory
Evenepoel was not the only name to draw the ire of race officials. Just a day earlier, Demi Vollering faced sanction following her ride to secure the rainbow jersey for the first time in her career.
Vollering was penalized by the UCI for adopting a “non-compliant” position on her bicycle. The governing body did not specify the exact moment during the race when the infraction occurred. Officials handed Vollering a 1,000 Swiss franc fine, removed 25 UCI ranking points, and issued a yellow card.
Despite the official reprimand, the penalties did little to dampen Vollering’s celebrations. Earning the rainbow jersey marked a career milestone for Vollering, rendering the disciplinary action a minor footnote to her world title.
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