Ruben Peris, the organizer of Volta a Catalunya, strongly criticized riders for not adhering to their collective decision on the altered stage 6 route due to severe weather. Initially, heavy climbs were scrapped, leading to several adjustments to the course, culminating in a mere 25 kilometers of racing. Peris expressed his frustration, emphasizing that the last-minute changes were disrespectful to organizers and local communities, as the organization had prepared for a longer race as agreed upon with some cyclists, who eventually altered the plan mid-race for safety reasons.
Ruben Peris criticized the peloton for not honoring their agreement regarding the stage 6 route adjustments, leading to a significant reduction in race distance.
A visibly upset Peris expressed disappointment over the riders' lack of respect, stating they collectively agreed to a longer format but opted for a minimal race instead.
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