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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
 
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 'All the conditions are met, then it's questioned again' - Visma-Lease a Bike bemoan UCI review after 'a lot of money' spent on development of Giro helmetTeam reacts to governing body statement on Tuesday, day after new helmet was debuted By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 The UCI is banning time trial helmet optimisations - one day after Giro lid broke coverThe 'head sock' is out, with more helmets to be reviewed - whilst hookless rim investigation is still ongoing By Adam Becket Published 
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 UCI to review hookless rims ‘as a matter of urgency’Review follows Thomas De Gendt’s heavy crash at men’s UAE Tour By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 French WorldTour pro cyclist suspended for anti-doping ‘abnormalities’Franck Bonnamour's biological passport is under investigation by the UCI By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI rules new track cycling series a ‘forbidden event’ and threatens to fine ridersRiders are at risk of fines and suspension if they compete in the planned DerbyWheel By Tom Davidson Published 
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 A $2,250 fine for wearing the wrong socks? UCI toughens sanctions for 2024Offences for non-compliant clothing and unauthorised feeding set to carry harsher fines By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI hails 20% emissions reduction as it lays out sustainability planReport is part of world governing body’s commitment to reduce impact of its operations on environment By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 ‘Unprecedented’ television audiences revealed for cycling Super WorldsFans around the world watched more than 200 million hours in August By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Number of British women’s Continental teams set to double in 2024Three British teams have applied to step up to UCI level next season By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI warns UK that banning Russians will hurt chances of hosting future eventsUCI president David Lappartient reportedly says UK government does not trust the UCI will ensure Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as neutrals in Scotland next month By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 30-metre mattresses will be used on key Tour de France descentRace organisers announce new safety measures on eve of Grand Départ in Bilbao By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI 'reopens consultation' around transgender athlete policyThe governing body says it will reach a decision this August By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI launches investigation into massive men's Tour of Flanders pileupWorld governing body also investigating road-blocking team tactics used by DSM in the race as well as by Trek-Segafredo at Dwars door Vlaanderen By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 ‘Abuse has no place in our sport’ - UCI launches new integrity campaignWorld governing body say new campaign is part of wider ‘cycling integrity’ programme, designed to ‘promote and strengthen integrity in cycling at all levels’ By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 Team bosses underwhelmed by 'symbolic' UCI rider development fee planThe new rule will see development teams earn €2,000 a season once a rider signs to the WorldTour By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Lefevere suggests UCI is 'short of cash' after fining AlaphilippeSoudal Quick-Step rails against the ruling body after his French team leader is penalised for removing his helmet while racing By Peter Cossins Published 
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 Russian team takes UCI to court over banBanned team Gazprom-RusVelo awaits verdict from the Court of Arbitration for Sport By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 
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 CW Live: Olympic champion joins Women's WorldTour; Tom Pidcock tips Van Aert for Cyclo-cross Worlds; Arkéa-Samsic boss 'very interested' in Julian Alaphilippe; Deadline for 2024 Olympics tickets; LEJOG record holder back cycling after hit-and-runA round-up of all the latest cycling news By Tom Davidson Last updated 
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 UCI revises points system to give more weighting to Grand Tours and MonumentsCycling's governing body publishes major changes to its points scale for the coming three-year cycle By Tom Davidson Published 
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 UCI boosts anti-doping funding by 35%Financial backing of anti-doping programme to rise by 35 percent over the next two years By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 Opinion: The UCI is failing on climate change that's why vague promises are all it can offerA promising start from the world governing body, although pledges still feel a little weak By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 Lava in the metaverse - Five things we want to see from a virtual Track Champions LeagueThe competition is becoming more and more immersive, so here are a few suggestions By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Tailwind heaven: Moroccan one-day race tops 56km/h average speedStrong Saharan winds propel riders at Grand Prix Sakia El Hamra By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Nairo Quintana to leave Arkéa-Samsic, six weeks after signing new contractThe Colombian is currently appealing his Tour de France disqualification By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Nino Schurter claims astonishing tenth mountain bike world titleThe Swiss rider is considered the greatest of all time. By Tom Davidson Published 
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 It's time we had a serious, adult discussion about cycling's appalling impact on the environment so here are eight achievable proposalsNo more pretending that we care; it's time to implement these measures to make an actual difference By Chris Marshall-Bell Last updated 
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 Glasgow needs you: UCI World Championships seek volunteers for 2023The event, scheduled for August 2023, will be the largest cycling world championships in history. By Tom Davidson Published 
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 Philippe Gilbert slams UCI for ‘negligence’ at Vuelta a Burgos‘It’s time safety topics are taken seriously’ says Belgian former World Champion By Tom Thewlis Published 
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 UCI tightens Covid-19 rules ahead of Tour de FranceUCI President David Lappartient said stricter measures are necessary for cycling events to run successfully By Ryan Dabbs Published 
