Cyclisme : Alec Segaert penalized for risky riding at GP de Denain

Alec Segaert of Bahrain Victorious receives a yellow card for a "non-compliant position" during the GP de Denain. Organizers issue the penalty after Segaert's aerodynamic riding style is deemed unsafe. He narrowly claims victory after a fierce solo push, breaking away from Per Strand Hagenes with just 2.5 kilometers left. Despite his win, Segaert's position raises eyebrows, as UCI rule 2.2.025 prohibits using forearms as a point of support on handlebars, except in time trials. The rule, established in 2021 for safety, has seen other riders penalized, including Marianne Vos in 2022. Segaert's win marks his first since 2024, but the yellow card casts a shadow on his achievement.