December 2/21 11:16 am - Final Round of Champions League Cancelled

Posted by Editor on 12/2/21
 

The UCI has announced that the final round of the UCI Champions League track series in Tel Aviv, Israel, on December 11th, has been cancelled due to the travel restrictions Israel imposed with respect to the new Omicron COVID variant. The final rounds will be the back-to-back events taking place in London tomorrow (December 3rd) and Saturday.

In a statement, the UCI said:  "Following the Israeli government's ruling that the nation's borders are closed to all non-citizens, and with other countries adding movement restrictions in response to the new Omicron Covid variant and the threat it poses, the Sylvan Adams National Velodrome is now unable to fulfil its role as a host venue in 2021."

The league's points scoring, final classification and total prize pool of €500,000 are unaffected.

Sylvan Adams, Event Promoter, Israel, said: "It is with regret that we were forced to withdraw from hosting this year's Track Champions League Grand Finale. The new restrictions made it impossible to bring the riders, staff, and technical crews into Israel on December 11th. Until we know more about the nature of the Omicron variant, I believe Israel's preemptive measures are prudent, and will ensure the safety and health of all concerned. I wish all of this year's competitors good luck, and may the best four riders win!"