UCI sanctioned controversial Patrick Lefevere for "derogatory comments towards women"

The UCI has announced in a statement the sanctioning of Patrick Lefevere for "derogatory comments towards women". The Soudal Quick-Step boss will be forced to make a public statement acknowledging his mistake or pay a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs.

UCI statement on Lefevere:

Following a report concerning Mr Patrick Lefevere, General Manager of the UCI WorldTeam Soudal Quick-Step, for public comments considered as disparaging towards women, the Ethics Commission confirmed that breaches of articles 5 and 6.1 of the Code of Ethics were committed in two instances. Mr Lefevere has been requested to make a public statement recognising the inappropriateness of his statements and apologising therefor. A fine of CHF 20,000 has also been imposed, suspended on condition that Mr Lefevere issues a public statement and does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.