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“I’ve never experienced so much hatred”: Visma boss claims “no noble cause” behind Vuelta protests, as Wout van Aert quietly deletes anti-Israel post

Richard Plugge criticises protestors for going "beyond the sport" as his star rider removes an anti-Israel poster from social media

Wed, Sep 17, 2025 15:09
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Tour de Pologne cyclist breaks back in horrific crash

“Can’t continue with radio ban”: Pro cyclist breaks back in horrific crash as Visma-Lease a Bike manager slams “complete farce” and “chaos” lack of race radios created, but UCI President hits back at “fake news”

At Tour de Pologne only two riders per team have earpieces as part of a UCI trial aiming to improve safety, but many have been critical, including the team boss who called yesterday's crashes "chaos" and said it "cannot continue"

Thu, Aug 15, 2024 09:29
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Groupama-FDJ hold their pre-Tour de France press conference, 2019 (ASO/Pauline Ballet)

“He can shut his mouth”: Marc Madiot slams “small, shabby” Jumbo-Visma boss who claimed that French riders were drinking “large beers” on rest day

“What is this comment getting at? That our riders aren’t serious, that they don’t train? I had four riders in the break,” the furious Groupama-FDJ manager said

Sat, Jul 22, 2023 16:07
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