Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen spent a day with young cyclists to share "the values of cycling" following the Tour of Guangxi incident

Intermarché - Wanty have further disciplined their riders Madis Mihkels and Gerben Thijssen after an incident at the 2023 Tour of Guangxi. The team had the pair make a financial contribution to the Ardent Group Cycling Academy, a junior program linked to the Belgian squad, while also spending some time with the young cyclists.

A team spokesperson told Cyclingnews that "in order to position themselves as an example for the youth" Mihkels and Thijssen also spent a day with a junior club, teaching young club members "the values of cycling." Both riders adhered to those requests over the winter.

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