Two Dutch riders, Tenniglo Niels and Huub Van Kapel, were disqualified from the Tour de Guadeloupe for rejoining the peloton after being distanced earlier in the race. They were caught on video hiding behind a car and rejoining with 40km to go. Following their disqualification, they incurred a fine of 100 Swiss francs and a deduction of 20 UCI ranking points. The event is under scrutiny as other riders have been reported for similar cheating infractions, and further penalties are expected from the Guadeloupe Islands Regional Cycling Committee.
"I had two videos to support this big charade, because that's what it is. It's very serious!" Frédéric Théobald, president of the Guadeloupe Islands Regional Cycling Committee, expressed grave concerns regarding the disqualification of the riders caught cheating.
The commissaire excluded them during the race. They continued, but they were excluded." This highlights the enforcement of regulations in competitive cycling.
As per UCI rules, the two riders were fined 100 Swiss francs and deducted 20 points from the UCI ranking." Here, the repercussions of cheating are outlined in terms of penalties applied.
The Guadeloupe Islands Regional Cycling Committee promised further punishment for riders caught cheating. There are other riders who have crashed into cars, with videos to support this." This indicates ongoing scrutiny and potential consequences for infractions.
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