Here is finally the UCI's position on today's events, which comes through an official statement: "The International Cycling Union strongly condemns the actions that led to the cancellation of the eleventh stage of the Vuelta Ciclista a España."

The UCI reaffirms the fundamental importance of the political neutrality of sports organizations united in the Olympic Movement, as well as the unifying and pacifying role of sport. Major international sporting events embody a spirit of unity and dialogue, beyond differences and divisions.

In this sense, the UCI reaffirms its commitment to political neutrality, independence, and autonomy of sport, in accordance with the founding principles of the Olympic Movement.

The UCI also wishes to reiterate that sport, and cycling in particular, is meant to unite people and overcome barriers between them and must under no circumstances be used as an instrument of punishment.

The UCI expresses its full solidarity and support for the teams and their staff, as well as the cyclists, who must be able to exercise their profession and passion under optimal conditions of safety and serenity.