UCI cuts the ranking points awarded to Maxim Van Gils and Lotto Dstny for winning Vuelta a Andalucia from 225 to just 20 points
CyclingTuesday, 20 February 2024 at 04:00
Maxim Van Gils' hopes of scoring a large portion of UCI points for racing just 4.9km at the Vuelta a Andalucia have been reduced by the UCI, who have updated the allocation for the disrupted Spanish race and awarded the Lotto Dstny rider just 20 points.
The Vuelta a Andalucia was scheduled to last five days, with hilly stages in the south of Spain, however widespread protests by Spanish farmers meant the organisers had to cancel the opening two stages... and a bit later the final two stages as well, leaving only Friday’s 4.9km time trial.
Van Gils was a surprise winner ahead of Juan Ayuso and thus his team initially celebrated the 225 points he should've scored. However UCI quickly reduced the reward to just 20 points for the winner after a week spent in Spain. At least, Van Gils can enjoy a nice souvenir in form of the overall winner's jersey he was awarded.
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- however you frame it, it seems that they asked more from Ayuso (who obviously did not deliver the needed support) than they are asking from del Torro ... who - according to this quote - just needs to show up and can then ride however he likes.Ketterechts08-01-2026
- I agree that Ayuso was wrong in doing what he did at the tour, but we don't know everything behind the feud unless they all say honestly what went wrong. If he us such a rat and traitor, which it's a bit harsh, then what is to be said about Soler when he was with Movistar and didn't want to ride for Mas? I was disappointed, yes, but realize riders also have goals, and right now, UAE is all about their golden boy.Colnago-fan08-01-2026
- Yes, still sad though, that he's retiring. Anyway, best wishes for his new chaptermhfrvz08-01-2026
- has he been pushed out by the team ?
ChillingCyclist08-01-2026 - Jesus was crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of Froomey. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- I think the regret is greater for Cian than JV.mij08-01-2026
- Ayuso was a rat...a traitor. Lidli Trek will get rid of him in the next two years. Once a traitor, always a traitor. He betrayed his UAE team and Pogacar.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- Jesus was also crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of him. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- Quite a surprise, he's been a model Pro and as a nasty Brit I'm rather proud of what he's achieved. I sat watching, absolutely gutted for him on the Finnestre in 2018 but for many of us what he did this year was unexpected but brilliant (despite rooting for Isaac). Chapeau Simon, thanks for giving us something to cheer for, have a great retirementslappers6608-01-2026
- Nordhagen? develop this young talent.
maria2024202408-01-2026
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Best way to start a season. Stage win + GC win @VCANDALUCIA 🙌🤩 (📸 PhotoNews)
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