'My behaviour was wrong, put fellow riders at risk' - Oscar Riesebeek apologises after becoming first rider suspended under UCI's yellow card rule

Oscar Riesebeek, riding for Alpecin-Deceuninck, received a seven-day suspension following two yellow cards during the Baloise Belgium Tour for improper use of sidewalks. This marked him as the first cyclist penalized under the new UCI rules. Accepting his actions, Riesebeek expressed disappointment at missing the Dutch nationals but reiterated understanding of the rules. His suspension allows him to reset his yellow card status, thus avoiding further penalties, and he is expected to participate in the upcoming Tour de France.

I accept the consequences of my actions. Of course, it's disappointing to miss the Nationals, but looking back, I realise my behaviour was wrong.

Riesebeek will serve a seven-day suspension under the new rule, which states that licence-holders receiving 2 yellow cards in an event shall be suspended.

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