Thieves made off with 18 bicycles belonging to Team Visma during the pre-race preparations for the Vuelta competition in Spain
In a shocking turn of events, 18 racing bikes belonging to Team Visma were stolen just before the start of the third stage of the prestigious Vuelta a España in Spain. According to a statement made by an unspecified team representative, the theft occurred during a break-in into the team mechanic's truck last night.
The identity of the thieves remains unknown, and no details were given about the location of the theft. The stolen items are estimated to exceed 250,000 euros, as stated by Gleb Karpenko, an Estonian cyclist and native of Narva.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, but no further information was provided about the progress of the investigation. The mechanics' truck of the team was reportedly hacked, but the location of the hacking incident is not specified.
Despite the setback, Team Visma is making every effort to prepare for the third stage. However, no information was provided about the impact of the incident on the race or the team.
This is not the first time a high-profile cycling event has been marred by theft. In 2019, several bikes were stolen from Team Ineos during the Tour de France. Let's hope that the perpetrators of this latest crime are swiftly apprehended and the stolen bikes are safely recovered.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
