Vuelta a España 2025 discussion

[pastronef]

l'Equipe saying the Vuelta could end on Saturday and not go to Madrid on Sunday where more protests are expected

Pour éviter de nouveaux débordements de manifestants pro-palestiniens, le Tour d'Espagne pourrait être abrégé

De nouveau perturbée par des manifestants pro-palestiniens, avec notamment la chute de Javier Romo, l'épreuve espagnole pourrait ne pas aller jusqu'à Madrid et rendre son verdict dès samedi soir, pour éviter des débordements encore plus importants.

www.lequipe.fr

 

[Sciatic]

l'Equipe saying the Vuelta could end on Saturday and not go to Madrid on Sunday where more protests are expected

Pour éviter de nouveaux débordements de manifestants pro-palestiniens, le Tour d'Espagne pourrait être abrégé

De nouveau perturbée par des manifestants pro-palestiniens, avec notamment la chute de Javier Romo, l'épreuve espagnole pourrait ne pas aller jusqu'à Madrid et rendre son verdict dès samedi soir, pour éviter des débordements encore plus importants.

www.lequipe.fr

Could be cool because the last 3 km of Stage 20 are murito-level, could we see the Vuelta decided in that last stretch of the last stage? (assuming Vingegaard is not as strong as we were all expecting).

 

[Netserk]

{Moderator edit: Tweet removed: this is a translation of the factual opening of it]

The National Court opens preliminary proceedings to CANCEL LA VUELTA following a complaint by ACOMThe Central Investigating Court No. 5 in Madrid has initiated preliminary proceedings following a criminal complaint filed by ACOM with the National Court, demanding the immediate cancellation of La Vuelta 2025

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Do we really want to be discussing the actions of a self-described pro-Israel lobby group, especially in the form of a tweet where they are attacking the Spanish government, on this forum?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

l'Equipe saying the Vuelta could end on Saturday and not go to Madrid on Sunday where more protests are expected

Pour éviter de nouveaux débordements de manifestants pro-palestiniens, le Tour d'Espagne pourrait être abrégé

De nouveau perturbée par des manifestants pro-palestiniens, avec notamment la chute de Javier Romo, l'épreuve espagnole pourrait ne pas aller jusqu'à Madrid et rendre son verdict dès samedi soir, pour éviter des débordements encore plus importants.

www.lequipe.fr

Bola del Mundo could be problematic. It's located in Sistema Centrale mountains, just about 50 km from Madrid. A lot of protestors could come there. The finish of the race could be the worst in recent memory.

 

[Netserk]

Do we really want to be discussing the actions of a self-described pro-Israel lobby group, especially in the form of a tweet where they are attacking the Spanish government, on this forum?

Regardless of that, I think it's race-relevant information when a Spanish court handles a case that could cancel the race.

Edit: we also don't need to discuss the local environment at Bola del Mondo to share news that concerns about it may affect the race.

 

[CyclistAbi]

In the end i guess it's good, for the court to get involved too. That is this is new reality and all sides, including law, will need to take their stance. For example head of EU commission just yesterday expressed her opinion on the matter. [content deleted]

 

[fenns]

The odds must be that this race will not finish.

 

[CyclistAbi]

The odds must be that this race will not finish.

I feel that the only authority on that are riders themself. They will decide if they still feel safe, or not. Organiser in my opinion will try to push through, court in this case IMHO has no real authority, other parties eloped anyway.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I feel that the only authority on that are riders themself. They will decide if they still feel safe, or not. Organiser in my opinion will try to push through, court in this case IMHO has no real authority, other parties eloped anyway.

Who have been married in secret? Is it some of the riders or have the dog and its chair finally tied the knot?

 

[Brullnux]

Regardless of that, I think it's race-relevant information when a Spanish court handles a case that could cancel the race.

Edit: we also don't need to discuss the local environment at Bola del Mondo to share news that concerns about it may affect the race.

Do you really think that a court will cancel the race that will last three more days on the basis of a complaint by a private person? I don't know what the Spanish law is here but the public interest in doing so is zero, given the police, government, and organisers are making live decisions on its feasibility every day. This is just a publicity stunt, it won't affect the race and it's not worth taking seriously.

 

[CyclistAbi]

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Who have been married in secret? Is it some of the riders or have the dog and its chair finally tied the knot?

Not married, just eloped.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

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Not married, just eloped.

I'm not sure that you know the meaning of the word 'eloped'.

 

[Cycling111]

Marc Soler has said there was no meeting among the Vuelta cyclists to vote on anything.

It's important to know how many false rumors have spread.
The thumbtack issue has been denied by other cyclists.

 

[CyclistAbi]

I'm not sure that you know the meaning of the word 'eloped'.

Not only that i know the meaning of it i know it good enough to use it in this context:

Definition of ELOPE

to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent; to run away from one's spouse with a lover; to slip away : escape… See the full definition

www.merriam-webster.com

As i didn't want to say that UCI just ran away, from their responsibility, as that would be an understatement, they eloped. Disregarding altogether any emotional stress and similar they caused to other parties involved. For their selfish reasons, whatever they are.