Cyclists staged a five-minute protest before the start of the Giro di Lombardia on Saturday, October 10, to raise concerns about rider safety following a series of incidents involving race vehicles. Belgium’s double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel spoke on behalf of the peloton, warning that riders could no longer accept the repeated incidents that have left cyclists injured and, in some cases, dead.
The demonstration delayed the start of the final Monument race of the 2026 cycling season by five minutes. The protest came days after Thomas Gloag and Marcel Camprubi were struck by a police motorcycle travelling in the opposite direction during Tre Valli Varesine.
Why Did Cyclists Protest Before Giro di Lombardia 2026?
The riders wanted to draw attention to growing safety concerns involving vehicles on race routes. The latest protest followed a series of incidents that have raised questions about how cyclists are protected while competing on public roads.
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