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Gaggioli suspended for remainder of the season
US based professional cyclist Roberto Gaggioli (Monex) has been suspended for the rest of the season by USA Cycling after a disciplinary hearing found him guilty of assaulting another competitor at a race on May 1, 2004. The incident happened at the Cheaha Challenge event in Anniston, Alabama, where Gaggioli had an argument with Jonny Sundt after the race, which led to Gaggioli attacking Sundt with a 2x4. Sundt defended himself with his bicycle, which was damaged in the process.
The disciplinary hearing was conducted on May 28 with representatives from USA Cycling, the UCI, Roberto Gaggioli and Jonny Sundt present. The outcome of the hearing was that Gaggioli received a ban from participating in any USA Cycling or UCI events from May 31 to December 31, 2004. The ban includes participating as a rider or a manager, although he can show up as a spectator.
"Unfortunately, there have been other incidents where riders have fought at a cycling event," USA Cycling's chief of staff Sean Petty told Cyclingnews. "It's a disturbing trend this year where we have seen several fights recently. There is no place for this type of behaviour in cycling or any other sport.
"We hope that suspending Mr. Gaggioli and any others involved in instigating fights at USA Cycling events will send a message that we take these matters seriously and will take action no matter who the rider is.