Fabian Cancellara's Hour record attempt on hold as UCI decides rules

UCI debating on what type of bike cyclists can use to attempt Hour record - Trek already developing 1972-style bike for Cancellara's attempt - UCI may decide that riders can use a modern track bike

Fabian Cancellara, Vuelta a Espana 2013, stage 11

Fabian Cancellara is pulling the brakes on his hour record attempt while the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's governing body, decides the rules. The Swiss cyclist reportedly planned an attempt on August 3 in Mexico.

"We are waiting for the UCI to set the rules for the hour record," team Trek's general manager, Luca Guercilena told Cycling Weekly. "Once we know that, we will know if the hour record will go ahead."

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