Giulio Ciccone celebrated his first victory in 680 days at the Tour of the Alps but faced repercussions for tossing his sunglasses, violating UCI regulations. The fine of 250 Swiss francs and a penalty of 15 UCI points raised questions about the implications of celebratory gestures. The UCI's strict guidelines emphasize the need for riders to ensure safety and compliance, as further violations could lead to harsher penalties, including potential disqualification. Fortunately for Ciccone, this penalty did not involve a ‘yellow card’, allowing him to focus on future races without immediate risk of suspension.
Ciccone's violation fell under part 8.3 of UCI regulations, which prohibits careless disposal of objects outside litter zones, affecting the safety of other riders.
The maximum penalty for Ciccone's infraction at the Tour of the Alps was CHF 250 and 15 UCI points, but further violations incur increased penalties.
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