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World Cycling Championships road race in Scotland interrupted by protesters

Men’s road race blocked on road in Carron Valley areaRecent major UK sporting events have been targeted

Protestors have disrupted the 271-kilometre UCI Cycling World Championships men’s road race in Scotland, forcing the peloton to stop for almost an hour on the approach to the Crow Road.

After the race was neutralised a little over 190km into the action, a statement from the UCI read: “Further to Police Scotland’s confirmation of a protest in the Carron Valley area, which has temporarily interrupted the men’s road race, we are working closely with all relevant authorities to minimise disruption to the race and also to ensure the safety of riders as our paramount concern.”

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