David Millar loses controversial CPA rider’s union election to Gianni Bugno

The controversial election went ahead, despite protests from big name riders

Gianni Bugno at the 2014 Giro d'Italia (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

David Millar has lost the election to become president of the professional cyclist’s union to incumbent Gianni Bugno.

The Cyclistes Professionnels Associés (CPA) election went ahead in Innsbruck, Austria on Thursday, despite protests from riders including Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas.

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