SafeR, representing cycling's key stakeholders, is focused on improving safety in racing. A mid-year update highlighted crash analysis work revealing that rider mistakes contribute to the majority of incidents. The UCI confirmed a maximum gear ratio test scheduled for October at the men's Tour of Guangxi. SafeR's Management Committee analyzed nearly 300 race incidents, identifying diverse causes, with rider behavior as a leading factor. The new safety measures reflect their ongoing commitment to enhance racing safety.
The most common cause - or main contributing factor - is the riders' own mistake (29%). Upcoming points of interest, where teams and riders are positioning to be at the front, are at the root of 12% of incidents.
The updated work from SafeR has focused on nearly 300 incidents over the last six months, pinpointing 203 distinct causes of crashes, highlighting rider behavior as a significant contributor.
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