Soudal-QuickStep has pulled its development team from the upcoming Tour of Rwanda over safety worries stemming from the violent conflict in neighboring Congo. The team cited concerns about fighting near the start and finish area of one stage, despite organizers' assurances that the event will be safe.
BRUSSELS — Belgian cycling team Soudal-Quick Step has withdrawn its development team from the upcoming Tour of Rwanda because of safely fears over the violent conflict in neighboring Congo.
Soudal-QuickStep CEO Jurgen Foré told Belgian broadcaster Sporza on Friday that staff members of the team were concerned about the fighting near the start and finish area of one stage of the race, which is due to take place from Feb. 23 to March 2.
CYCLING TOUR OF RWANDA CONGO CONFLICT SAFETY CONCERNS TEAM WITHDRAWAL
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