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Rider protest delays start of Giro di Lombardia over safety concerns
Cyclists competing in the prestigious Giro di Lombardia staged a brief protest to highlight ongoing safety concerns within the sport. The demonstration caused a five-minute delay to the start of the UCI World Tour race. Riders emphasized the urgent need for better safety protocols following recent tragedies in the cycling community, invoking the memory of fallen colleagues to press governing bodies for meaningful change.