"Despite the small fine and confusing decision from the UCI, Luke and Remy seemed unfazed by the outcome, and Luke even said that he would happily pay the fine on his brother's behalf, but wasn't sugar-coating his feelings when interviewed by Wyn Master. "It was pretty BS to be honest, but worth it for the moment," said Luke during the interview, "If they want to ruin these moments with fines... Free the Chicken.""
"However, the UCI saw this as a blatant "failure to respect the race organization," as they stated in the fine they issued to Remy. Everyone, including myself, is a little confused by this fine, as the moment was honest and heartwarming to see during the live broadcast, and the emotion was palpable, which you might think the UCI and WBD would appreciate in the coverage. In fact, WBD and the UCI had no problem highlighting the moment on social media."
Luke Meier-Smith captured his first Elite DH World Cup victory in Lake Placid, New York. His brother and teammate Remy Meier-Smith hopped over the barricade to celebrate the win. The UCI labeled the action a "failure to respect the race organization" and issued Remy a €200 fine. Luke offered to pay the fine and described the penalty as "pretty BS," calling the celebration worth it and shouting "Free the Chicken." Broadcasters WBD and the UCI shared the celebratory footage on social media. The riders remained upbeat and will carry the moment into the final 2025 World Cup round.
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