
There was confusion and frustration in the stage 1 team time trial of La Vuelta Femenina as delayed and missed bike checks led to riders missing their start time, losing crucial seconds, and in Movistar's case, earning a hefty 1,600 CHF fine.
One of the teams affected, Visma-Lease a Bike, has lodged an official complaint but will not receive any time back after attesting to being "disadvantaged" during the TTT and losing 21 seconds on the winners Lidl-Trek after a scramble at the start.