{"id":2182583,"date":"2026-10-06T10:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2182583"},"modified":"2026-10-06T10:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T07:02:53","slug":"uec-defends-accuracy-of-photo-finish-at-european-championships-in-response-to-giulio-ciccone-questioning-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2182583","title":{"rendered":"UEC defends accuracy of photo finish at European Championships in response to Giulio Ciccone questioning technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pCawfm4gCDiwkCVKrshAXe-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    &#8216;I&#8217;ve looked at the images hundreds of times&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Ciccone pleads for transparency as he questions controversial photo finish loss to Evenepoel at European Championships\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wVuirLgQdiMCtbXGZH3ryA-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    \u2018I know my shape is kind of really bad\u2019- Tadej Poga\u010dar comes to terms with missing European Championships in Slovenia\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nUEC Road European Championships\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>UEC defends accuracy of photo finish at European Championships in response to Giulio Ciccone questioning technology<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"vds-byline-block flex flex-row flex-nowrap my-1.5 gap-2 text-left items-start justify-start\" data-component-name=\"Article:BylineBlock\">\n<p>News<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-auto vds-simple-byline\"><span class=\"inline-block vds-author\"><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nJames Moultrie <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex gap-1 vds-byline-with-avatar__meta\"><span class=\"vds-date block font-normal tracking-normal normal-case text-xs\"><br \/>\nPublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-10-06T10:02:53Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n6 October 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Italian aired his frustrations on Instagram after missing out to Remco Evenepoel by the narrowest of margins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 flex items-center mx-0 my-5 p-0 justify-start text-left\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[color:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit)] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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the Union Europ\u00e9enne de Cyclisme (UEC) has held firm in its response, defending the accuracy of the technology used.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian pleaded to see more proof that he had fallen just millimetres short of the victory on Sunday, having led out the two-up sprint in Slovenia and only been caught on the line by Evenepoel&#8217;s last-ditch bike throw. His disappointment in \u0160en\u010dur turned to bewilderment 24 hours later, and he said that &#8220;in the filming where the finish line is visible, I keep seeing a dynamic that I cannot reconcile with that verdict.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c9d0c-c165-11f1-9026-87b08684b1dd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the two photo finishes that were released by the organisers, questions were raised due to the distortion of Ciccone&#8217;s bike size, and the minuscule gap which had Evenepoel pipping him to the line. In information provided to <em>TuttoBici<\/em><em>, <\/em>EvoData, the company that did the timing for the Europeans, explained that the time difference was just 0.0002 seconds (0.2 milliseconds), an estimated gap of 2.8 to 3.3 millimetres when translated onto the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UEC explained how the finish line technology works in a press release, stressing that neither a normal camera is used nor a normal photograph is produced at the line, and detailed why the visible distortions have no effect on the accuracy of the result given.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Union Europ\u00e9enne de Cyclisme (UEC) states that the photo-finish system used at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships (EtherLynx Vision PRO X) records the finish line thousands of times per second (13,000 in the specific case of the European Championship races), making it possible to determine the order of arrival with extreme precision, even in the event of minimal differences,&#8221; read the press release.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve looked at the images hundreds of times&#8217; \u2013 Giulio Ciccone pleads for transparency as he questions controversial photo finish loss to Evenepoel at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is important to clarify that the photo-finish is not a traditional photograph. The final image is composed of the chronological sequence of recordings taken at the finish line. For this reason, the horizontal axis represents time and not distance.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This can create apparent distortions of wheels, bicycles and riders, without affecting the accuracy of the result in any way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-x5aMSsJ3iCtQsU7chG3jdc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-x5aMSsJ3iCtQsU7chG3jdc slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Several social media users have tried to buy into Ciccone&#8217;s theory by examining traditional photos of the finish line, but the gap from the line on the road and the part of the rider&#8217;s front wheel which crosses the line first is too far apart to accurately determine who arrived first.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Again defending their thorough process, which positions photo finish cameras at either side of the line to verify their accuracy, the UEC looked to move on from the controversy as the Championships continue in Slovenia this week with the time trials.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In cycling, the decisive reference point is the foremost part (tangent) of the front wheel at the exact moment it crosses the finish line,&#8221; read the statement.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;At the European Championships, two independent photo-finish systems are used, which provide two separate images for verification of the result.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The UEC will not issue any further statements on this matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c9e4c-c165-11f1-aba8-1fa923ad4783\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve looked at the images hundreds of times&#8217; 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Surprise checkpoints and different route options as UCI revolutionises format for 2026 Esports World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: France storm to elite mixed relay TTT victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Italy triumph in junior mixed relay TTT<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Binche-Chimay-Binche: Paul Magnier slams the door on Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 duo for winning sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Binche-Chimay-Binche pour Dames: Linda Riedmann beats Charlotte Kool in uphill sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">It&#8217;s literally never been cheaper to buy this Wahoo indoor trainer on Amazon thanks to a whopping Prime Day discount<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tactics over watts? Surprise checkpoints and different route options as UCI revolutionises format for 2026 Esports World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">One of the best rear bike lights we&#8217;ve ever used has 41% off, but only for 48 hours in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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the Union Europ\u00e9enne de Cyclisme (UEC) has held firm in its response, defending the accuracy of the technology used.<\/p>\n<p>The Italian pleaded to see more proof that he had fallen just millimetres short of the victory on Sunday, having led out the two-up sprint in Slovenia and only been caught on the line by Evenepoel&#8217;s last-ditch bike throw. His disappointment in \u0160en\u010dur turned to bewilderment 24 hours later, and he said that &#8220;in the filming where the finish line is visible, I keep seeing a dynamic that I cannot reconcile with that verdict.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c9d0c-c165-11f1-9026-87b08684b1dd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the two photo finishes that were released by the organisers, questions were raised due to the distortion of Ciccone&#8217;s bike size, and the minuscule gap which had Evenepoel pipping him to the line. In information provided to <em>TuttoBici<\/em><em>, <\/em>EvoData, the company that did the timing for the Europeans, explained that the time difference was just 0.0002 seconds (0.2 milliseconds), an estimated gap of 2.8 to 3.3 millimetres when translated onto the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UEC explained how the finish line technology works in a press release, stressing that neither a normal camera is used nor a normal photograph is produced at the line, and detailed why the visible distortions have no effect on the accuracy of the result given.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Union Europ\u00e9enne de Cyclisme (UEC) states that the photo-finish system used at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships (EtherLynx Vision PRO X) records the finish line thousands of times per second (13,000 in the specific case of the European Championship races), making it possible to determine the order of arrival with extreme precision, even in the event of minimal differences,&#8221; 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\u2013 Giulio Ciccone pleads for transparency as he questions controversial photo finish loss to Evenepoel at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is important to clarify that the photo-finish is not a traditional photograph. The final image is composed of the chronological sequence of recordings taken at the finish line. 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Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VhauCtuE4NbH44neYj8Lfh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;ve looked at the images hundreds of times&#8217; 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Surprise checkpoints and different route options as UCI revolutionises format for 2026 Esports World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SmLPkVaN77DVaFpvg6D4GP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: France storm to elite mixed relay TTT victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/arCf6jXhev7tuDxueaPhAf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">UEC European Championships: Italy triumph in junior mixed relay TTT<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/u5biZf9H5LazwcwSMdChLn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Binche-Chimay-Binche: Paul Magnier slams the door on Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 duo for winning sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Brjb65w9Ms8hCk2uQyYbbV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Binche-Chimay-Binche pour Dames: Linda Riedmann beats Charlotte Kool in uphill sprint finish<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QoutZUcC87LPadeCpsHWZM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">It&#8217;s literally never been cheaper to buy this Wahoo indoor trainer on Amazon thanks to a whopping Prime Day discount<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mV4XRPVB83Tawp4BxeMbkV-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tactics over watts? Surprise checkpoints and different route options as UCI revolutionises format for 2026 Esports World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ptDAADfWDTawSfTUzGCfta-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">One of the best rear bike lights we&#8217;ve ever used has 41% off, but only for 48 hours in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5PdyShMtgThobd2YRvnLK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canyon-SRAM strengthen sprint and Classics lineup with Georgia Baker signing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/67fiX9ss8SYP267TDH2Fka-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; 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His disappointment in \u0160en\u010dur turned to bewilderment 24 hours later, and he said that &#8220;in the filming where the finish line is visible, I keep seeing a dynamic that I cannot reconcile with that verdict.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c9d0c-c165-11f1-9026-87b08684b1dd-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In the two photo finishes that were released by the organisers, questions were raised due to the distortion of Ciccone&#8217;s bike size, and the minuscule gap which had Evenepoel pipping him to the line. In information provided to <em>TuttoBici<\/em><em>, <\/em>EvoData, the company that did the timing for the Europeans, explained that the time difference was just 0.0002 seconds (0.2 milliseconds), an estimated gap of 2.8 to 3.3 millimetres when translated onto the road.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The UEC explained how the finish line technology works in a press release, stressing that neither a normal camera is used nor a normal photograph is produced at the line, and detailed why the visible distortions have no effect on the accuracy of the result given.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The Union Europ\u00e9enne de Cyclisme (UEC) states that the photo-finish system used at the 2026 UEC Road European Championships (EtherLynx Vision PRO X) records the finish line thousands of times per second (13,000 in the specific case of the European Championship races), making it possible to determine the order of arrival with extreme precision, even in the event of minimal differences,&#8221; 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\u2013 Giulio Ciccone pleads for transparency as he questions controversial photo finish loss to Evenepoel at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZMuUWVJevBGQAbjgrmcZyN-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">UEC European Championships: Remco Evenepoel snatches photo finish victory in the elite men&#8217;s race after two-man sprint<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5tDcpWgdsQzdA7smTewyg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">\u2018In one moment I was really believing it\u2019 &#8211; disappointed Giulio Ciccone reflects on agonising second place at European Championships<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It is important to clarify that the photo-finish is not a traditional photograph. The final image is composed of the chronological sequence of recordings taken at the finish line. For this reason, the horizontal axis represents time and not distance.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;This can create apparent distortions of wheels, bicycles and riders, without affecting the accuracy of the result in any way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-x5aMSsJ3iCtQsU7chG3jdc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-x5aMSsJ3iCtQsU7chG3jdc slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Several social media users have tried to buy into Ciccone&#8217;s theory by examining traditional photos of the finish line, but the gap from the line on the road and the part of the rider&#8217;s front wheel which crosses the line first is too far apart to accurately determine who arrived first.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Again defending their thorough process, which positions photo finish cameras at either side of the line to verify their accuracy, the UEC looked to move on from the controversy as the Championships continue in Slovenia this week with the time trials.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;In cycling, the decisive reference point is the foremost part (tangent) of the front wheel at the exact moment it crosses the finish line,&#8221; read the statement.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;At the European Championships, two independent photo-finish systems are used, which provide two separate images for verification of the result.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The UEC will not issue any further statements on this matter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-c29c9e4c-c165-11f1-aba8-1fa923ad4783\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for comprehensive race coverage of both the UCI Road and Gravel World Championships, alongside the final monument of the season, Il Lombardia. 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