The recent Vuelta a España cycling race faced significant disruptions as over 100,000 pro-Palestinian protesters forced the early cancellation of its final stage in Madrid. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for Israel to be banned from sports events, linking the protests to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The chaotic scenes during the race raised questions about the future of cycling and prompted backlash from cycling authorities, including the UCI, who criticized the government for politicizing the event. As tensions escalate, discussions surrounding a potential boycott of races involving Israeli teams have emerged among cycling teams. The incident has transformed what was once a prestigious sporting event into a heated diplomatic battleground.