That was decided after promotions of pro-Palestinian demonstrators who turned against the course.
Various stages have been shortened due to protests, mainly against the participation of the Israeli cycling team Israel – Premier Tech. The last ride ends on Sunday in the Spanish capital after an 111 kilometer long stage from Alalpardo.
Pro-Palestinian protests Vuelta ravish again: crucial time trial as a precaution
“The original plan was to use around five hundred municipal police officers for the route in Madrid, about 40 kilometers long. That is now eight hundred,” said Inma Sanz, the first deputy mayor of Madrid, at a press conference.
The municipal police officers join the 1100 national police officers who have been deployed to prevent further disruptions.
Possibly more pro-Palestine protests on the way in Vuelta, but there is also anger: ‘Peace does not force yourself with blackmail’
In an attempt to prevent pro-Palestinian protesters from disrupting the Vuelta again, the organization decided to shorten the individual time trial from Thursday to 12.2 kilometers.