The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announces that the disciplinary proceedings which were initiated against Dutch rider Jan-Willem van Schip, in relation to his behaviour after the Commissaires informed him of his relegation from the Men’s elimination race at the 2024 Tissot UCI Track World Championships, have been completed.
In reaction to the decision from the Commissaires to relegate him from the race, Mr van Schip made indecent and very expressive gestures while leaving the track.
This behaviour, which was carried out in a public setting and in direct reaction to a Commissaires’ decision, was considered to be in violation of articles 12.4.010 and 12.4.017(d) of the UCI Regulations, leading to a suspension from 27 December 2024 to 1 February 2025 (included) and the payment of a fine.
These sanctions are in addition to the decisions of disqualification and fine imposed by the Commissaires for the rider’s behaviour after the initial decision of relegation for a deviation.
Mr van Schip fully cooperated in the proceedings and acknowledged the violation of the UCI Regulations.