La Vuelta 2022: ‘No consistency’ – Dan Lloyd and Adam Blythe on Juan Ayuso coronavirus debate

Dan Lloyd says it’s “frustrating” that “there’s no consistency” in cycling regarding coronavirus regulations, after Juan Ayuso tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Stage 13 at La Vuelta but was allowed to continue. Ayuso became the 24th rider to be infected by coronavirus but will continue due to a low viral load, which was the case with his UAE Team Emirates team-mate Rafal Majka at the Tour de France. Ad «As per our internal protocols, Juan Ayuso was tested for Covid-19 and returned a positive result this morning,» said UAE Team Emirates doctor Adrian Rotunno.

Vuelta a EspañaMas, Rodriguez and Ayuso — the Spanish trio keeping Evenepoel on his toes28/08/2022 AT 18:42 «He is asymptomatic and analysing his PCR found he had a very low risk of infectivity, similar to cases such as we saw at this year's Tour de France. “We have made the decision in consultation with medical representatives from the race organisation and the UCI. We are aware of Juan's clinical picture and are closely monitoring his situation.» On The Breakaway, Lloyd hinted that because Ayuso is fifth in the general classification, it may have influenced the decision to keep him in the race.

“The team doctors and protocols vary from one to the next,” said Lloyd. “We’ve seen that with AG2R, UAE Team Emirates at the Tour de France and again now with Juan Ayuso. “They have said his viral load is not high enough to leave the race.