Wellens disqualified after hitting spectator

I suspected this might happen, instant replay used for cycling event. No, just kidding. But a review of the cyclocross race in Belgium, where Bart Wellens karate-kicked a belligerent spectator, found Wellens DQ'ed. Doubt anything happened to the fan other than finding himself the laughing stock of his buddies. Oh yeah, and now he has muddy cleat marks on his chest for the effort too. Read more below...



As reported at CyclingNews.com

Wellens disqualified after hitting spectator
After an altercation with a spectator at Sunday's Vlaamse Druivenveldrit in Overijse, Belgium, Bart Wellens has been disqualified following a meeting of the UCI and the three race commissaires. Wellens won the race, and although it appeared he may have been disqualified on the day, was allowed to keep the win.

But after examination of the case it was decided that Wellens' actions, although prompted by the insults of a spectator constituted an offence strong enough to lead to his disqualification. He may also be fined after a meeting of the Disciplinary Commission decides whether the incident warrants a financial penalty.