Riders delay Giro di Lombardia start in protest over safety

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  Riders at the Giro di Lombardia held a five-minute protest before the race on Saturday, 10 October, to highlight safety concerns involving vehicles on race courses.

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  The peloton stayed still after the start countdown, and Remco Evenepoel addressed the crowd about recent incidents and the death of British cyclist Finlay Tarling.

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  Tarling died after a collision with a vehicle during the Volta a Portugal in August; the Guardian gives the date as 14 August.

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  Earlier in the week, Thomas Gloag and Marcel Camprubi were struck by a police motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction during Tre Valli Varesine.

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  The CPA, the union representing professional cyclists, called on the UCI and race organisers to improve safety and take responsibility for securing roads.

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  After five minutes, the riders set off for Como.

Who

Riders at the Giro di Lombardia, including Remco Evenepoel; the CPA called on the UCI and race organisers to act.

What

A five-minute protest over safety concerns involving vehicles on race courses.

When

Saturday, 10 October 2026.

Where

At the start of the Giro di Lombardia in Bergamo, Italy; the riders then set off for Como.

Why

To draw attention to recent safety incidents and the death of cyclist Finlay Tarling.

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