The LOTTO Thüringen Ladies Tour, a prominent women's cycling race in Germany, is at risk of cancellation this year due to a sudden €200,000 budget deficit caused by the withdrawal of public funding from the Thuringian government. Race director Vera Hohlfeld has stated there is no realistic expectation of securing the originally planned funds. In light of the news, former competitors and fans have voiced their disappointment and started a petition to preserve this long-standing cycling event, emphasizing its importance and global reach.
I thought it was an early April Fool's joke. How can you not be proud of an event that has grown over three decades and is broadcast daily across the world?
There is no realistic possibility of obtaining the funds planned in advance last year, as the Thuringian government cites a difficult budget situation.
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