Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale's management and riders firmly asserted their innocence regarding the stage 11 incidents, asserting they did nothing wrong despite the penalties incurred.
While Richard Carapaz blamed Decathlon AG2R for his crash, team members, including leader Ben O'Connor, maintained a stance of integrity, denying any wrongdoing in the incident.
The crash resulted from the interaction between Carapaz and rider Geoffrey Bouchard, as Decathlon attempted to execute a road-blocking strategy during the race.
Following the incident, two Decathlon riders and a director faced significant fines and penalties, demonstrating the racing body's efforts to enforce rules during this contentious event.
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