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Statement from the @cpacycling and the riders at the Giro. It was said many times before the vote that if they vote, they stick to their vote. It is very clear. I wonder now if there will be outside pressure. This was spoken about, even if teams or the organisers push the riders, the riders said they would stick together no matter what because it's clear the situation and even now its worse. Their health and safety is top priority.

"Impactante choque de Elisa Balsamo contra las vallas en Burgos" La italiana del Lidl-Trek sufrió una aparatosa caída en el esprint final y tuvo que ser trasladada al hospital, donde le han diagnosticado fractura del hueso nasal y conmoción cerebral.😱😥 as.com/ciclismo/mas_ciclismo…

-37 giorni all’inizio del Giro donne e non è uscito ancora nulla di ufficiale ! Ma si può ? #noncisiamo #girodonne

To provide clarity from the riders' perspective, the weather conditions experienced during this year's Giro have been among the most intense. In response, the riders held a vote last night to invoke the extreme weather protocol. According to the regulations, which outline freezing rain as point 1 and extreme temperatures as point 4 during certain parts of today's route, the riders agreed to vote. If the majority surpassed 80%, the remaining riders would follow and respect the majority decision, which implementing the extreme weather protocol and executing point 3: "change of route." The voting process was conducted anonymously, with over 90% of the riders in favour. I and the @cpacycling support their decision. If anyone disagrees with their choice, I will wear the cost. So send your criticism at me, not the riders. The riders are the heroes of this sport, and I believe they should focus solely on their racing rather than being subjected to negative remarks. I would like to extend my gratitude to the @giroditalia organization for recognizing the need for change and understanding the riders' perspective. The extreme weather conditions experienced this year are beyond anyone's control, and the riders are grateful for the support of the RCS, volunteers, and fans. They will do their best to put on a show for the world to watch!