Image by Harro Heijboer via FlickrBoth cyclists were fined by the commissioners of the race at 400 Swiss francs (535 euros) for misconduct and assault, but were not expelled, something that could have happened if the incidents had occurred in competition.
"These are things of the race due to tension. We lost our heads. I know that my attitude was not correct and I take the penalty. These things should not happen," said Barredo.
After exchanging blows, the runners were separated by other elements present in the target zone.
