The UCI announces that Belgian rider Jordi Meeus, representing the UCI WorldTeam Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe, has been sanctioned by the Commissaires Panel for improper conduct that endangered other riders during the 2025 edition of Gent-Wevelgem on March 30th.

In accordance with Article 2.12.007 § 8.2 of the UCI Regulations, the rider received a yellow card and was sanctioned with a fine and loss of UCI points.

The infraction? Jordi Meeus had reached the group inside a curve by taking a sidewalk, a maneuver that caused several riders to fall and was identified by the UCI TV support commissioner after the incident.

This sanction demonstrates the effectiveness of the race officiating implemented by the UCI to ensure the fairness of competitions guaranteed by the application of the UCI Regulations. Infractions can be identified during events by race commissioners or the UCI TV support commissioner who views live images from various cameras and social media feeds, or during post-event analysis.