The Trofeo Andratx-Pollença race in the Challenge Mallorca series was abruptly stopped after just 25km due to dangerous weather conditions. Heavy rain in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains created slippery roads, leading to several crashes among riders. Teams such as Arkea-B&B Hotels and Burgos BH confirmed that the safety of the peloton was compromised, resulting in the event's cancellation. Despite a promising breakaway by three riders, the peloton's safety prevailed as the officials decided to stop the race, leaving participants looking forward to the final challenge in Palma the following day.
The event was cancelled after just 25km of racing due to unsafe conditions caused by rain making the roads slippery, leading to multiple crashes.
Riders and team officials confirmed that the peloton could not progress safely as crashes occurred in the first few kilometres of the race.
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