Cyclisme : Cycling Controversy Erupts as D’Aiuto Loses Victory Over Brake Issues

Filippo D’Aiuto is disqualified from his 60km solo victory at the Memorial Polese due to illegal brake levers. The UCI's new regulations state a minimum handlebar width of 400mm and a distance of 280mm between brake levers. D’Aiuto’s team, General Store-Essegibi-F.lli Curia, claims his levers were bent during a crash on a gravel sector, causing the violation. They assert he started the race with a fully compliant bike. The team expresses disappointment, acknowledging the jury's decision despite D’Aiuto's impressive performance. In a video, D’Aiuto criticizes the ruling, calling it ridiculous and insisting he won fair and square. The incident raises questions about the enforcement of UCI regulations in the wake of an intense race weekend.