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Paul Seixas wins Il Lombardia as riders stage safety protest
Paul Seixas won Il Lombardia, claiming his first Monument title in a dominant ride.
Il Lombardia is a major one-day race in professional cycling.
Before the race, riders held a five-minute protest about growing safety concerns.
Remco Evenepoel read a statement on their behalf.
Riders have raised concerns based on their own experiences and the serious consequences of safety problems.
They want the UCI, cycling’s governing body, to take visible action.
The riders hope the protest leads to action, and may stage further protests or strikes if it does not.
Paul Seixas won his first Monument title at this year's Il Lombardia.
Riders organised a five-minute safety protest before the race.
Remco Evenepoel read a statement about the growing issue of rider safety.
Sean Kelly said the protest was overdue and called for visible action from the UCI.
- Who
- Paul Seixas won the race. Riders organised the protest, and Remco Evenepoel read a statement.
- What
- Seixas won Il Lombardia, while riders staged a protest about safety.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Il Lombardia; the specific location is not stated.
- Why
- Riders were protesting the growing issue of rider safety.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Riders organised a five-minute safety protest, and Remco Evenepoel read a statement.
Paul Seixas won his first Monument title.
- Winner
- Paul Seixas
- Race
- Il Lombardia
- Achievement
- Seixas's first Monument title
- Protest duration
- Five minutes
- Statement reader
- Remco Evenepoel
What people are saying
It needed to be done and, honestly, it was long overdue.
If the UCI doesn't start taking visible action, then I suspect the riders will carry out more protests and strikes
Sources
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