Overview

• The Oct. 4 one‑day race finishes in Bologna, where organizers feared the final circuit could be targeted by demonstrations.
• Race president Adriano Amici said he regretted excluding the team but stressed the decision was necessary to protect athletes, staff, and spectators.
• Bologna councilor Roberta Li Calzi welcomed the move, saying organizers had officially confirmed the team would not take part.
• At the Vuelta, seven of the last 11 days were cut short or interrupted and Spanish authorities estimated more than 100,000 people protested in Madrid during the finale.
• The UCI said Israeli athletes remain welcome at its events, while Israel–Premier Tech reported ongoing sponsor pressure to rebrand and called the threats of violence regrettable.