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Rising Concerns Over Safety in Professional Cycling

On vous explique pourquoi il y a de plus en plus de chutes dans le cyclisme professionnel đź”—

De nombreuses chutes ont émaillé le début de la saison, et font réagir tous les acteurs du cyclisme, qui s'inquiètent pour la sécurité des coureurs.

The text discusses the increasing number of accidents in professional cycling, with a record number of injuries in 2023. Factors contributing to the accidents include dangerous race routes, increased speed due to improved equipment and younger, less experienced riders. The use of disc brakes and larger gear ratios are also cited as potential contributors to the higher speeds. Additionally, distractions such as earpieces and bike computers are highlighted as potential causes of reduced concentration. The cycling community is calling for measures to improve safety, including the potential organization of a forum to address these concerns.

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