Le Tour de France expels Tony Martin and Luke Rowe because of a fight during the race

During the 17th stage of the Tour de France 2019, there has been a scene that we do not like to see in this sport. Just during the ascent to La Sentinelle, Jumbo Visma's cyclist Tony Martin had a bad gesture with Luke Rowe of Team Ineos when they were disputing the position, then Rowe gave him a blow.

The organization has announced that both cyclists are expelled from the race and will have to pay a fine of € 911 each.

The Tour expels Tony Martin and Luke Rowe because of this fight

In the live images it was not possible to see that Luke Rowe responded with a blow to Tony Martin, but indeed in this video it can be seen how the Team Ineos cyclist hits him.

#TDF2019 El jurado de @LeTour expulsa de la carrera a Tony Martin y Luke Rowe tras esta acción.

Vía @laflammerouge16 pic.twitter.com/GfzTjYgai6

— Pasión Ciclismo (@pasiociclismo) July 24, 2019

The teams of both runners have confirmed that they will appeal the decision of the Tour.