The Track Cycling World Cup competitions in Hong Kong concluded this Sunday with a strong performance from the Colombian delegation, thanks in large part to Stefany Cuadrado from Antioquia, who finished fifth in the keirin final.
The young Colombian track cyclist once again confirmed her excellent form in Asia, standing out on the final day of competition after a less prominent showing in the sprint event the previous day. The keirin podium was topped by China’s Yuan Liying, followed by Russia’s Iana Burlakova and Great Britain’s Emma Finucane.
Cuadrado will return to the velodromes next week for the Nilai World Cup in Malaysia, which will take place from April 24-26, where she will be looking to earn valuable points in the UCI rankings. Kevin Quintero and Cristián Ortega will accompany her on this new venture under the direction of Jhon Jaime González.
Incidentally, the UCI issued a statement at the Hong Kong World Cup regarding the use of smart glasses, which, judging from the text, have begun to appear in cycling, and the sport’s governing body has already reminded everyone that they are prohibited.
Specifically, the UCI stated that “in accordance with Article 1.3.006 bis, devices capable of capturing or transmitting data are only authorized under strict conditions. In particular, image capture devices (photographic or video) may only be mounted on the bicycle, unless explicitly permitted by the specific rules of a discipline. Such exceptions do not apply to track cycling competitions.”
Furthermore, the prohibition is based on Article 3.2.005 concerning “the use of any electronic device with a visible screen or any communication system during competitions. Smart glasses, which include integrated cameras and data transmission capabilities, do not comply with these provisions.”
The statement concludes by reminding everyone that “the use of non-compliant devices will result in sanctions, including being denied a start or disqualification, according to Article 3.10.008 of the UCI Regulations.”
Source: Revista Mundo Ciclístico y www.trackpiste.com