Cycling-Ciccone win put in the shade over sunglasses celebration fine


  • Cycling
  • Tuesday, 22 Apr 2025

FILE PHOTO: Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 15 - Rivarolo Canavese to Cogne, Italy - May 22, 2022 Trek - Segafredo's Giulio Ciccone celebrates after crossing the line to win stage 15 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini/File Photo

(Reuters) -Italian rider Giulio Ciccone claimed his first stage win in almost two years at the Tour of the Alps but may consider changing his signature celebration after receiving a fine for throwing his sunglasses into the crowd.

Ciccone (Lidl-Trek) sprinted to victory in Monday's opening stage and, overjoyed at his first success since 2023, launched his sunglasses as he crossed the finishing line in San Lorenzo Dorsino.

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