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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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UCI tightens rules for transgender cyclists: Two year wait before competition allowed
Changes following Emily Bridges's move to compete will come into effect on 1 July 2022
By Tom Thewlis Last updated
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UCI president David Lappartient defends promotion and relegation system: 'It certainly has its advantages for the competition'
The top-18 teams of the UCI's rankings based on results over the past three seasons will be awarded a three-year WorldTour licence
By Ryan Dabbs Last updated
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What do the UCI's rules for Russian and Belarusian teams and riders actually mean?
Cycling's governing body announced sanctions on teams and riders in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
By Adam Becket Published
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UCI announces teams for the 2022 WorldTour with six new women's teams joining the top tier
The women's top division of the sport is growing every year with yet more teams joining
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Last updated
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UCI will allow drones to film races from March 1, but only 'if prior admission is requested'
This decision comes after the governing body banned a drone mid-race at the Superprestige cyclocross race last Saturday
By Ryan Dabbs Published
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TV drone has short-lived debut in live broadcast after UCI intervenes to ban them mid-race
The drone didn't even have enough time to run out of charge before it was yanked out of the sky by cycling's governing body
By Jonny Long Published
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Female pros want a separate Under 23s World Championships, not a race within a race, The Cyclists' Alliance says
Limited support for UCI plan to introduce an U23 jersey, awarded from the elite road race
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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UCI reveals it has refused Qhubeka-NextHash's WorldTour licence for 2022
The South African team has struggled with financial issues for the last few years
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Last updated
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UCI joins calls for governments to invest in cycling to battle carbon emissions
Cycling's governing body joined the ECF and others to write to governments attending COP26 in Glasgow
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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UCI reveals final overall rankings for the 2021 season
No surprises in who has come out on top in both the men's and women's tables
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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UCI partners with FIFA and other organisations to evacuate 165 Afghan refugees
The operation was helped by owner of Israel Start-Up Nation, Sylvan Adams
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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UCI announces gravel World Championships, new cyclocross format and 'the development of snow bike'
Gravel cycling has gained huge popularity in the last few years with the UCI hoping to harness that for new races
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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No other candidates come forward meaning David Lappartient to remain UCI president for four more years
The Frenchman was first elected in 2017, replacing Briton Brian Cookson
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Team director banned by UCI for sexual harassment
Marc Bracke was found guilty of breaking cycling’s code of ethics after allegations were made by two riders
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Women’s WorldTour rider salaries increase by 25 per cent, according to UCI
One year after Women’s WorldTeams were introduced, the governing body praises ‘positive impact on women riders’
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Dylan Groenewegen suspended for nine months over involvement in Fabio Jakobsen crash at Tour of Poland
Dylan Groenewegen has been suspended from racing for nine months for his involvement in Fabio Jakobsen’s crash at the Tour of Poland.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Italian rider blocked from joining Movistar because she has a contract with national police
An Italian rider has been blocked from joining Movistar because she already has a contract with Italian police as a rider.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Should Grand Tours be shortened to two weeks? UCI president says he'll consider the idea
The three week Grand Tour could soon be a thing of the past, with UCI president David Lappartient saying that he is open to discussing shortening the races.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Dimension Data team 'surprised' not to be included in Peter Sagan Tour de France crash inquiry
Mark Cavendish's team not involved in UCI investigation that cleared Peter Sagan from being responsible for causing the crash on stage four of the Tour de France
By Nigel Wynn Published
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New Tour de France 2020 dates officially confirmed as UCI reveals new calendar
The Tour de France has officially announced the new dates for the 2020 race, as the UCI has revealed a new calendar for the racing season.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen dies
Dutchman Hein Verbruggen, former president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), died last night after a battle with leukaemia.
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI extends cycling season
The UCI has extended the cycling season until November 1 because of the major disruption to the calendar.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar in UCI rider competition, as Anna van der Breggen tops women’s standings
Primož Roglič has beaten Tadej Pogačar to the top spot in the UCI rider rankings, as Anna van der Breggen leads the women’s classification.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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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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Peter Sagan and UCI end legal dispute over Tour de France crash and disqualification
Peter Sagan and the UCI have agreed to end their legal dispute over the Bora-Hansgrohe rider's disqualification from the Tour de France in July.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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UCI president says ‘not holding the Tour de France in 2020 would be a disaster’
The UCI president says it would be a “disaster” if the Tour de France didn’t take place in 2020, but added that he is cautiously confident the race will be go ahead.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Former UCI president Pat McQuaid: 'Hard to see how Sky can come out of this with any credibility'
Pat McQuaid told the BBC that he thinks Chris Froome's adverse analytical finding for salbutamol at the Vuelta a España is a 'disaster' for cycling
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Team TJ Sport's WorldTour licence remains under review
Team TJ Sport's plans to become the first Chinese WorldTour team remain up in the air
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Using thermal cameras to find motors would mean even more motorcycles, says UCI
Mark Barfield, the UCI's technical chief, has said that motorcycles would need to be in close proximity with riders to even have a chance of working
By Henry Robertshaw Published
