UCI to implement 'bubble' protocol at races in measure against coronavirus

Cycling's governing body outline how it will attempt to mitigate any positive cases during races

Paris-Nice 2020 (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

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The UCI has released safety protocols to try and mitigate the risk of a coronavirus outbreak for when racing returns.

Focusing on keeping both teams and races in "bubbles", the guidelines also provide details as to how testing and medical monitoring of riders will be handled, to try and ensure rescheduled events go ahead as planned.

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