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The UCI Ethics Commission bans Ladislav Demko, former Head of Performance at the defunct Hess Cycling Team, for 10 years. The sanction follows multiple breaches of the UCI Code of Ethics, including psychological abuse, intimidation, and aggressive conduct.

This significant ban underscores the UCI's increasing focus on rider welfare and enforcing its Code of Ethics. It serves as a stark warning to team staff across all levels about the serious consequences of abusive behavior and misconduct.

Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna headline the startlist for the elite men's time trial at the World Championships in Montreal. The two riders have won the last five world titles in the discipline, setting up a major showdown for the rainbow jersey.

The race pits the two dominant time trialists of their generation against each other. A fourth consecutive win for Evenepoel would be historic, while a victory for Ganna would see him and his Ineos Grenadiers team reclaim the coveted title.

Derek Gee-West withdraws from the Time Trial World Championships in Montréal. The Canadian rider is suffering from a rib injury sustained in a crash at the Grand Prix de Montréal and has not recovered in time.

The withdrawal is a major blow for the home nation, which loses a key contender. It also follows Neilson Powless's withdrawal for the USA, weakening the North American presence at the championships in Montréal.

Pepijn Reinderink (Soudal Quick-Step) wins stage 3 of the Tour de Luxembourg from a breakaway for his first professional victory. Davide Piganzoli finishes second, narrowly missing the catch, and takes the overall race lead.

The victory is a career milestone for Reinderink and a welcome result for his team. Piganzoli's time gain in second place puts him in the leader's jersey, setting up a tense GC battle for the final stages.

Lennert Van Eetvelt wins the hilly third stage of the Tour of Slovakia. After attacking on the final climb, he held off a charging peloton to beat Benjamin Thomas in Kohútka and take the overall race lead.

The victory marks a significant return to form for Van Eetvelt, his first professional win in nearly two years. Taking the leader's jersey positions him as a strong contender for the final overall classification.

The Road World Champs are around the corner but the reigning world champ - Tadej Pogacar - will not be there! He is in full gas recovery mode.