Security officers push back pro-Palestine protesters during the 11th stage of La Vuelta cycling race in Bilbao, Spain. EPA
Security officers push back pro-Palestine protesters during the 11th stage of La Vuelta cycling race in Bilbao, Spain. EPA
They were protesting against the participation of the Israel Premier Tech team in the event. AP
They were protesting against the participation of the Israel Premier Tech team in the event. AP
Stage 11 of the race was cut short because of the protest. EPA
Stage 11 of the race was cut short because of the protest. EPA
Security officers monitor the demonstration. AP
Security officers monitor the demonstration. AP
There was a heavy police presence at the protest. AFP
There was a heavy police presence at the protest. AFP
Members of the Visma-Lease a Bike team lead the peleton. EPA
Members of the Visma-Lease a Bike team lead the peleton. EPA
Emotions ran high at the protest. Reuters
Emotions ran high at the protest. Reuters
Riders sit up on their bikes after the race is called off. EPA
Riders sit up on their bikes after the race is called off. EPA

La Vuelta cycling race disrupted by pro-Palestine protesters - in pictures