December 20, 2005 – This report form the UCI follows Fidea’s Bart Wellens
hitting a spectator on the weekend at the Druivencross in Belgium. Wellens complained each lap the drunken fan accosted and insulted him and finally, he lost his temper and punched him. Here is the UCI’s analysis:

After examination of the reports from the three commissaires present on the Cycl-cross event of last 18 December in Overijse (Belgium), the UCI has noted that the exclusion from competition for serious fault of Belgian rider Bart Wellens, is the only decision which can be taken into consideration, as there have been no collegial deliberation, nor decision of the majority of the three commissaries to come back on this exclusion from competition.

Therefore Bart Wellens does not appear on the Overijse event ranking.

Moreover, the UCI will bring this case in front of the Disciplinary Commission for non-observation of instructions of the commissaires and that their image and reputation has been tarnished as well as cycling’s interests and the UCI. These infractions are liable of a fine or suspension