Brian Cookson
Brian Cookson is the former president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycle sport's global governing body.
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'We're not at all giving up the ghost, we will be back' - Organiser of major British race vows event will return after brief hiatus
Brian Cookson explains decision to pause Lancaster Grand Prix for a year as organising committee eye 2026 return
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Brian Cookson Q&A: 'Chris Boardman winning in Barcelona was the only time I’ve ever cried at a bike race'
Former UCI and British Cycling President tells Cycling Weekly about his time in cycling
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Brian Cookson says British Cycling has been ‘damaged’ by outsiders with ‘no real knowledge’ of cycling
Former president of UK cycling governing body says current leadership has ‘no empathy’ with people who ‘make cycling happen’
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Brian Cookson says more 'heads must roll' at British Cycling as CEO leaves
Former UCI and British Cycling president says BC chair needs to take some responsibility for ‘unfortunate controversies’ in 2022
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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Brian Cookson: UCI should take 'tough decision' to suspend Russian athletes
Former UCI president says cycling's governing body needs to do more after Russian invasion of Ukraine
By Adam Becket Published
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New Lancaster GP bolsters British racing calendar
Former UCI president Brian Cookson lends his weight to organising new race in his home county
By Vern Pitt Published
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"There is potential for redemption for Lance Armstrong" says Brian Cookson
UCI president says that there is a potential way back for anyone in cycling if they're willing to cooperate
By Richard Windsor Published
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Tour of Beijing to end after 2014 edition
UCI president Brian Cookson says ending of race after four years is "not a disaster".
By Nick Bull Published
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UCI to 'strengthen' TUE procedures after Froome fiasco
UCI president Brian Cookson makes assurances that therapeutic use exemption procedure will be strengthened
By Gregor Brown Published
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Brian Cookson should not be re-elected as UCI president following British Cycling revelations, MP claims
Brian Cookson should not be re-elected as president of the UCI after the publication of a report into discrimination at British Cycling, an MP has claimed.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Brian Cookson: A year as UCI president
After spending 12 months in office as the president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, Brian Cookson spoke to Cycle Sport magazine
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Tour de France 'hooliganism' must stop, says UCI president Brian Cookson
UCI president Brian Cookson urges roadside fans to behave themselves during cycling events, after incidents of riders being spat at and punched during Tour de France
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Brian Cookson clarifies comment on moving track cycling to Winter Olympics
UCI president Brian Cookson suggests possibility of moving track cycling from summer to Winter Olympic Games if it allows more disciplines
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Cookson: We could see disciplinary action from CIRC findings
UCI president Brian Cookson says he may ask the CIRC to provide extra information to aid any potential disciplinary action arising from its report
By Richard Abraham Published
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Chris Froome reacts to Brian Cookson's comments about riding Tour Down Under
Chris Froome says he is puzzled that UCI president Brian Cookson thinks he would start his season as early as the Tour Down Under
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson explains new UCI doping reforms
The UCI has introduced tougher anti-doping sanctions, but its president says there is still some way to go
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson confirms he will stand for second term as UCI president
UCI president Brian Cookson will stand for a second and final term at the head of cycling's governing body at the next election
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Astana will be 'test case' for UCI pro cycling reforms
Astana to undergo audit as stricter rules for top-level professional cycling teams will place responsibility on squads to look after their riders
By Gregor Brown Published
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Pat McQuaid: ‘I’m still waiting to see a change’
Former UCI president Pat McQuaid on his replacement Brian Cookson: "I’m still waiting on promises being delivered"
By Kenny Pryde Published
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Cookson: Outdoor velodrome could solve 2022 Commonwealth problems
Brian Cookson still hopes to have track cycling featuring in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, despite it being left out of Durban's winning bid
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Minimum wage for female cyclists could be counterproductive, says Brian Cookson
Brian Cookson warns minimum wage could lead to fewer professional women's teams
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson: Cycling isn't in denial about doping like other sports
UCI president Brian Cookson says that cycling is among the sports that are actively fighting doping and not living in denial like some sports
By Gregor Brown Published
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Cookson labels Lance Armstrong's Tour de France ride 'completely inappropriate'
Brian Cookson tells the Sports Industry Breakfast Club that Lance Armstrong would be "well advised" not to take part in Geoff Thomas' charity ride this summer
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson refuses "public conflict" with former UCI president Verbruggen
Current UCI president Brian Cookson says he will not react publicly after Hein Verbruggen slams him in a letter to the UCI
By Sophie Smith Published
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Brian Cookson: 'I’ve got work to do and I’m up for it'
UCI president Brian Cookson says that he has unfinished business as he goes for a second term, but says he would not try for a third
By Sophie Smith Published
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BMC team boss wants action from UCI after race vehicles injure riders
BMC manager Jim Ochowicz is demanding that the UCI comes up with a solution after the recent spate of vehicles colliding with riders during races
By Gregor Brown Published
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Former UCI president writes open letter criticising Brian Cookson
Hein Verbruggen, UCI president between 1991 and 2005, writes to the UCI board members criticising current president Brian Cookson's 'mission' against him
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson: 'Team Sky may have pushed TUE rules to the limit'
UCI president Brian Cookson insists that no rules have been broken in the Team Sky TUE controversy, but suggests the team may have pushed the rules to the limit
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Pat McQuaid and Hein Verbruggen under focus by cycling commission
UCI president Brian Cookson says that no one will be free from scrutiny by the Cycling Independent Reform Commission
By Gregor Brown Published