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In a shocking turn of events during the Tour de Guadeloupe, Dutch cyclists Niels Tenniglo and Huub van Kapel have been disqualified from the race. The pair were caught taking a shortcut, which was considered a breach of fair play.
The incident came to light when a friend of a Frenchman spotted Tenniglo and van Kapel waiting for the peloton. Two videos confirmed their attempt to rejoin the field without being seen by the jury president.
As a result of their disqualification, both riders will lose 20 points in the world ranking. Their team, RC Jan Van Arckel, has announced that they will take measures due to the misconduct of Tenniglo and van Kapel.
A high fine was imposed on the two athletes as a punishment for their actions. Furthermore, a report will be made to the UCI (the cycling world governing body) about Tenniglo and van Kapel's actions, detailing the incident and the consequences that followed.
Despite the setback, the Tour de Guadeloupe continues, with the remaining cyclists vying for the top spots. The disqualification of Tenniglo and van Kapel serves as a reminder of the importance of fair play and sportsmanship in competitive cycling.
The disqualification of Niels Tenniglo and Huub van Kapel from the Tour de Guadeloupe highlights the significance of adhering to sportsmanship and fair play, even in the heat of competition. The incident, resulting from taking a shortcut, also led to a high fine and a report to the UCI, and consequently, both riders will lose 20 points in the world ranking.
