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11/15/2025 (Sat) 16:38
No.53727
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>The Portuguese cycling organization Podium Events and the Portuguese National Cycling Federation (FPC) are at odds. Podium Events accuses the FPC of a "lack of decency and loyalty" after prematurely terminating the concession contract for the Tour of Portugal. The contract, which had been in effect since 2017, was supposed to run for another year.
>>Podium Events writes in a statement that the FPC's decision is based on alleged breach of contract and unpaid payments, but that the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the doping cases that have plagued the Tour must be taken into account. The organization also states that it insisted on consultations regarding outstanding financial obligations and that the federation refused to engage in constructive discussions.
>The company also disputes the debt claimed by the federation and announces legal action to protect its interests. At the same time, Podium Events emphasizes that it has carried additional financial burdens for years on top of its contractual obligations.
>The FPC has announced that the contract termination also applies to the Volta ao Alentejo and the Volta a Portugal do Futuro. According to the federation, the measure is necessary to protect the public interest and the future of the Tour of Portugal. Furthermore, Podium Events allegedly refused to cooperate with the new organizational model the federation wants to implement.
>The two parties are currently locked in a legal and financial dispute, creating uncertainty about the upcoming editions of the Tour of Portugal. It remains unclear how the race will be prepared in practice in the future and which party will ultimately be responsible.
volta bros it's not looking good
>>Podium Events writes in a statement that the FPC's decision is based on alleged breach of contract and unpaid payments, but that the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and the doping cases that have plagued the Tour must be taken into account. The organization also states that it insisted on consultations regarding outstanding financial obligations and that the federation refused to engage in constructive discussions.
>The company also disputes the debt claimed by the federation and announces legal action to protect its interests. At the same time, Podium Events emphasizes that it has carried additional financial burdens for years on top of its contractual obligations.
>The FPC has announced that the contract termination also applies to the Volta ao Alentejo and the Volta a Portugal do Futuro. According to the federation, the measure is necessary to protect the public interest and the future of the Tour of Portugal. Furthermore, Podium Events allegedly refused to cooperate with the new organizational model the federation wants to implement.
>The two parties are currently locked in a legal and financial dispute, creating uncertainty about the upcoming editions of the Tour of Portugal. It remains unclear how the race will be prepared in practice in the future and which party will ultimately be responsible.
volta bros it's not looking good