January 14, Stage 1: Hahndorf - Meadows 106.5km

Dutch race closes €46,215 midway through 2026 races after admitting 'the discussion about prize equality in cycling was even more urgent than we already thought'

National federations were already pulling out of the event which was due to start on November 3

Dutch rider says 'My knees are pretty scraped and I also have pain in my ribs and shoulder, but I think the damage after this blow is relatively minor'

Dutch Cycling Union says 'a thorough investigation is needed into how this situation could have arisen and what steps are required to prevent a recurrence'