US EditionVuelta a España Time Trial Stage Cut by Half over Safety Reasons
The Vuelta a España stage 18 time trial was cut from 27.2km to 12.2km due to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests causing race disruptions and heightened security deployment.
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Vuelta a España time trial stage cut by half over safety reasons
Organisers have shortened Thursday's individual time trial and are set to embark on the largest public security deployment in Madrid since 2022 in order to protect riders and protesters on the weekend's final stages.
Vuelta cuts short time trial stage over safety concerns
The Vuelta a Espana has decided to shorten Thursday's individual time trial stage in an effort to avoid further disruptions to the race by pro-Palestinian protesters, organisers said on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
For the third time, a stage of the Vuelta has been shortened due to the pro-Palestinian protests that have been ongoing throughout the race. This time, it's happening beforehand. Thursday's time trial is considerably shorter.
The 17th stage of the Vuelta is spared the interference of the Pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Nevertheless, the topic overlays all sportsmen. The possibly pre-decisive time trial is shortened. The authorities strongly upgrade for the grand finale.
Mediafax Stepa, considered particularly vulnerable because of its individual dispute, could be seen by the pro-Palestinian demonstrations against the participation of the Israeli Premier Tech team. The First Valladolid confirmed that it will install guards on the first mile of the track, and organizers take measures to prevent blockades or intrusion. Sunday, a demonstration in Bilbao was fought with ten arrests, and March phase in Mos was reduce…
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