More and more fraud cases are uncovered within the peloton, and some are quite shocking and amusing for fans. That was the case with the
Cynisca Cycling Team, which faces disciplinary action after it instructed a team mechanic to replace a rider... in secret.
The unusual case happened at the Argenta Classic – 2 Districtenpijl Ekeren-Deurne. It was mandatory for all teams to have at least five riders at the start to be able to participate in the race, and one of the members of the Cynisca Cycling Team had fallen ill shortly before the race and was unable to take to the start. After knowing about this last minute, a staggering decision was made by team DS Danny van Haute.