UCI

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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
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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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UCI request anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in wake of Operation Aderlass scandal
The UCI has requested that anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in the wake of the Operational Aderlass scandal.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Unbelievable bike handling on display at the Indoor Cycling World Championships (video)
Those competing in the Indoor Cycling World Championships put road riders doing wheelies into perspective. Read on for more of the best videos, including a classic advert and a pro-rider on rollerblades
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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The 2015 cycling season in review: February
February was a busy month in the 2015 season, with Chris Froome's first race of the year, the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race, a new world Hour Record, five-day races in the Middle East and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Stuart Clarke 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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UCI presses ahead with new ‘Classics Series’ – but teams want no part in it
The UCI has decided to press ahead with a new “Classics Series,” despite the objection from teams.
By Alex Ballinger 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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Miniature scanners will soon be fitted inside every pro rider's bike to detect motors
UCI teams up with French tech giant to develop tiny magnetometer scanners that could fit in pro's bikes and detect anyone using a hidden motor.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Simon Yates not suspended after positive test for Terbutaline, confirms UCI
The British rider is still free to compete as the substance he tested positive for does not entail a provisional suspension from the UCI
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI to increase personnel at races to help crack down on breaches of rider safety
Cycling's governing body, the UCI, will increase the number of staff at races to monitor the application of new guidelines to protect riders from race vehicles
By Stuart Clarke Published