ANAPRC calls for updated UCI course-safety regulations after Qatar crash
The Association of North American Professional Road Cyclists (ANAPRC) today criticized the UCI over what it believes are inadequate course-safety regulations and enforcement. The statements were made on Twitter following a dramatic crash that took place in the final kilometre of stage 2 at the Tour of Qatar on Tuesday.
The crash happened with 400 metres to go during the final sprint. The peloton hugged the side of a median on the road because of strong crosswinds and when there was a gap in the median - reportedly an unprotected left turn lane - some of the riders moved into the gap, and some ended up touching wheels and crashing, trying to avoid hitting the next section of the median and road signs.
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The last few kilometres of the course had no barriers along the sides of the road to prevent riders from changing course or riding in between median gaps. Riders who went down in the crash included Sam Bennett (Bora-Argon 18), Graeme Brown (Drapac) and best young rider jersey wearer Søren Kragh Andersen (Giant-Alpecin), among others.
ANAPRC executive director Michael Carcaise explained to Cyclingnews that the organisation wants the UCI to make existing guidelines for course safety mandatory rules, and hold race organisers responsible.
"We are not asking for all risk to be removed from pro cycling. We simply ask that race organizers use the most basic common sense to make courses safe in the most dangerous part of the course -- the last 5 km," Carcaise said.
— Matej Mohoric (@matmohoric) February 9, 2016
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