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

  • 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