Cyclist escapes penalty for alleged racist abuse in Austria (The Associated Press)
Belarussian rider Branislau Samoilau escaped punishment for allegedly racially abusing a member of the African MTN-Qhubeka team during the Tour of Austria, organizers said Friday. MTN filed a complaint with the UCI race jury after Wednesday’s fourth stage, claiming its Eritrean rider Natnael Berhane had been victim of racist remarks by Samoilau, who rides for the Polish CCC Sprandi Polkowice team. ”The issue has been resolved,” Tour of Austria spokesman Martin Roseneder told The Associated Press.