Brian Cookson
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Brian Cookson 'concerned' over possible Brexit consequences
Brian Cookson talks about the impact Brexit could have on international cycling
By Gregor Brown Published
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Cookson: I believe Astana are trying to do their best to comply with the rules
The UCI president says he believes that Astana are committed to clean sport, while he also confirmed night-time rider testing is now taking place
By Richard Windsor Published
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Brian Cookson: Forcing WorldTour teams and races to have women's equivalents wouldn't be sustainable
UCI president Brian Cookson also said Britain should be proud to be hosting some of the world's leading women's events
By Owen Rogers Published
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UCI president Brian Cookson announces Cycling Independent Reform Commission
Three members of new independent commission appointed by UCI will 'investigate the problems cycling has faced in recent years'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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CIRC report says UCI hindered anti-doping efforts
The key points of the findings in the Cycling Independent Reform Commission's investigation into doping practices and allegations of corruption within the UCI
By Richard Windsor Published
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'The reputations of Team Sky and Bradley Wiggins should be reinstated' after Jiffy bag investigation, says Cookson
Team Sky and Bradley Wiggins should have their reputations "reinstated" after the ending of a UKAD investigation into the contents of the mystery Jiffy bag.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Brian Cookson hopes to expand track cycling schedule for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
UCI president Brian Cookson is pushing to expand the track cycling programme at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, insisting the discipline is growing in popularity
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Cookson boosts Turkmenistan's chances of hosting World Track Championships
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov expresses his desire to host sporting events like the World Track Championships to raise the profile of the country
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson says he agrees with jail terms for drug cheats
Brian Cookson agrees with the draft bill in Germany that could see dopers sent to jail
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson pushes for penalties for Van den Driessche's 'entourage'
UCI president Brian Cookson doesn't believe Femke Van den Driessche was the only party involved in her mechanical doping and is pushing for further sanctions
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Hein Verbruggen set to sue UCI over CIRC report claims
In a 14-page 'Statement of Criticisms', former UCI president Hein Verbruggen blasts the CIRC report for being a 'complete sham' and is likely to sue
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Former UCI president Brian Cookson announces intention to start a women’s WorldTour team in 2019
"There has never been so much interest in women's sport" says Brian Cookson, who is turning his attention to forming a women's cycling team after his term as UCI president
By Vern Pitt Published
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Brian Cookson to explore mixed track cycling events for future Olympics
With the IOC lifting its 28-sport cap, UCI president Brian Cookson is keen to explore ways to safeguard track cycling's future
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Astana still 'very much under scrutiny', says UCI president Brian Cookson
Astana could still lose its WorldTour licence before start of 2015 season depending on Padua anti-doping investigation evidence
By Gregor Brown Published
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Brian Cookson: 'New and exciting era' does not have place for Tour of Beijing
"You have to develop cycling in countries in a way that's appropriate to them" says Brian Cookson
By Gregor Brown Published
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Chris Froome's absence from Tour Down Under "puzzling", says Brian Cookson
The British rider arrives in Australia just after the Tour Down Under finishes, something the UCI President thinks is an odd decision
By Sophie Smith Published
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Giro jury right to punish Richie Porte, says Brian Cookson
UCI president Brian Cookson says that the Giro d'Italia race jury acted correctly in penalising Richie Porte and Simon Clarke after the wheel-change incident
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI votes to to limit number of terms a president can sit
UCI presidential terms will be restricted to three years under the latest changes to the governing body's constitution
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Decision on Katusha doping cases due within hours, says Cookson
UCI president Brian Cookson says the UCI disciplinary commission will release their decision on Katusha's doping cases on Tuesday
By Gregor Brown Published
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Brian Cookson: Team Sky is failing UK talent
UCI president and former member of the team's operating board says homegrown riders are not being developed by the squad.
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Cookson fires back at Verbruggen's 'agreement' claims as UCI feud continues
UCI president Brian Cookson says a confidential agreement made with Hein Verbruggen is now null, with the former president not respecting his commitments
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson 'very concerned' at further Rio 2016 velodrome delays
Brian Cookson says he is concerned that the Rio 2016 Olympic velodrome will not be completed with enough time to host testing or practice before the Games
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Brian Cookson calls for 'full disclosure' about Team Sky's mystery medical package
UCI president Brian Cookson has called for David Brailsford to fully disclose the contents of the suspicious package that Sky received at the 2011 Dauphiné.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel hit out at UCI president Brian Cookson over re-election
The former US Postal pair didn't hide their criticism of UCI president Brian Cookson as he bids for another four years in charge
By Gregor Brown Published