{"id":260044,"date":"2026-08-28T18:26:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/2026-vuelta-a-espana-penalties-fines-and-yellow-cards-xds-astanas-alessandro-romele-gets-yellow-card-for-improper-conduct-that-caused-crash-in-vuelta-a-espana-stage-7\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T18:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T18:26:28","slug":"2026-vuelta-a-espana-penalties-fines-and-yellow-cards-xds-astanas-alessandro-romele-gets-yellow-card-for-improper-conduct-that-caused-crash-in-vuelta-a-espana-stage-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/2026-vuelta-a-espana-penalties-fines-and-yellow-cards-xds-astanas-alessandro-romele-gets-yellow-card-for-improper-conduct-that-caused-crash-in-vuelta-a-espana-stage-7\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a penalties, fines and yellow cards &#8211; XDS Astana&#8217;s Alessandro Romele gets yellow card for &#8216;improper conduct&#8217; that caused crash in Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a stage 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-ae799bfe-9c0d-11f1-b848-e141ccb011c9\">Alessandro Romele (XDS Astana) earned a yellow card during stage 7 of the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-gc-standings-from-yellow-to-red-tadej-pogacar-takes-leaders-jersey-on-opening-day\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-gc-standings-from-yellow-to-red-tadej-pogacar-takes-leaders-jersey-on-opening-day\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/vuelta-a-espana-gc-standings-from-yellow-to-red-tadej-pogacar-takes-leaders-jersey-on-opening-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a<\/a> after sparking an unfortunate crash for Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9&#8217;s Luca Boven.<\/p>\n<p>Romele appeared to be standing stiff-legged on his bike, perhaps stretching, as the peloton freewheeled through a town, but when he hit a speed hump, he lost control and swerved to the right, pushing Boven into the kerb.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"ecom-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-ae799bfe-9c0d-11f1-b848-e141ccb011c9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Belgian had nowhere to go, and tumbled onto the pavement on his backside. Although he was eventually able to get back up and finish the stage, he came across the line dead last, 33 minutes behind stage winner Andreas Leknessund (Uno-X Mobility).<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\\\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\\\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<p><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The dicey move earned Romele a yellow card for &#8216;Improper conduct that endangers others&#8217;, according to the race communique.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more see-more--clipped kiosq-b\" id=\"elk-2093350407804223941\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<figure>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet hawk-ignore\" data-lang=\"en\" cite=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2093350407804223941\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83e\udd76 El golpetazo de Luca van Boven tras ser cerrado por un corredor de Astana.#LaVuelta26 #LaCasadelCiclismo pic.twitter.com\/n2HYZv5vEA<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2093350407804223941\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2093350407804223941\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" rel=\"noopener\">August 28, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-fcb46e46-a30d-11f1-b83e-058b084f7104\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was the third yellow card of the race after two were handed out on stage 5 after some dicey actions in the reduced bunch sprint into Terres de l&#8217;Ebre.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10; 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Riders can also be punished with time deductions, point deductions in certain classifications, relegation, even disqualification for the most serious infringements.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Penalties are generally proportional to the offence; for example, dropping litter may result in a cash fine, but a sticky bottle that saves time might earn a time penalty. Cash fines are generally deducted from the team&#8217;s prize money haul at the end of the race.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Dangerous infractions can also earn a rider a yellow card, a system introduced a couple of years ago. If a rider or staff member receives more than one yellow card in the same race, they are disqualified and suspended for seven days. Three in 30 days earns a 14-day suspension, whilst six in a year means a 30-day suspension \u2013 though this is yet to happen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race jury hands out penalties and records them in each day&#8217;s communiqu\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">We are tracking all penalties handed out during the 2026 Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>For unbeatable coverage across road, gravel and tech, subscribe to Cyclingnews. You&#8217;ll get comprehensive race coverage of La Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a, subscriber-exclusive analysis from our expert columnists, in-depth features and industry-leading tech insight. Plus, the Cyclingnews app lets you follow the action wherever you go! <\/strong><a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LV26\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LV26\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-article-category=\"pro-cycling\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/subscription-paid\/?utm_source=Referral+link&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=LV26\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-ae799d20-9c0d-11f1-bf21-f5b5dc08edf7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vuelta-a-espana-2026-fines-penalties-and-yellow-cards-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a 2026 fines, penalties and yellow cards<\/h2>\n<p><a id=\"elk-stage-1-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-1-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage 1-4<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"elk-stage-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage 5<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"elk-838c2f82-a172-11f1-a0ed-5f82c657c037\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<li>Alexey Lutsenko (NSN Cycling): Deviation from the chosen line that endangers another rider during the final sprint (blow from the elbow) &#8211; Yellow card<\/li>\n<li>Orluis Aular (Movistar): Deviation from the chosen line that endangers another rider during the final sprint (blow from the elbow) &#8211; Yellow card, Relegation, -8 points toward green jersey<\/li>\n<li>Sven Vanthourenhout (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe DS) &#8211; Rider disposing of waste or other objects outside of litter zones, or not returned to team or organisation staff &#8211; 500CHF fine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"elk-stage-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"\/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-stage-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Stage 7<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul id=\"elk-fcb46f5e-a30d-11f1-9b50-fb6454cb06bd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<li>Alessandro Romele (XDS Astana) &#8211; yellow card for &#8216;Improper conduct that endangers others&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Irregular feeding: Alexey Lutsenko (NSN), Lorenzo Fortunato and Hekok Mulueberhan (XDS Astana) &#8211; 200CHF each. Also, Decathlon DS Cyril Dessel, XDS Astana DS Alexandr Shefer, and NSN DS Jonathan McCarty 500CHF each.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/2026-vuelta-a-espana-penalties-fines-and-yellow-cards-two-yellow-cards-and-a-relegation-handed-out-on-stage-5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alessandro Romele (XDS Astana) earned a yellow card during stage 7 of the 2026 Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a after sparking an unfortunate crash for Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9&#8217;s Luca Boven. Romele appeared to be standing stiff-legged on his bike, perhaps stretching, as the peloton freewheeled through a town, but when he hit a speed hump, he lost control and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":260045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6804],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-260044","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-cycling"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260044","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=260044"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/260044\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/260045"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=260044"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=260044"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sports.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=260044"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}