the american cyclist Kristen Faulkner, who finished third in the Strade bianche on March 4, was disqualified on Tuesday for using a blood glucose meter in the Italian race, the International Cycling Union (UCI) reported.
UCI rules prohibit the use of blood glucose meters, which allow riders to measure their sugar levels in real time and avoid starvation.
The 30-year-old American encouraged the end of the race in Siena. Leading the last few kilometers, he was overtaken just 600 meters from the finish line by Dutch race winner Demi Vollering and defending champion Lotte Kopecky of Belgium, whom he narrowly beat at the finish line. Faulkner finished third by 18 seconds. Her place went to Danish Cécilie Ludwig, who finished fourth in 2’01”
Source: La Verdad
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