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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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No other candidates come forward meaning David Lappartient to remain UCI president for four more yearsThe 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 harassmentMarc 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 UCIOne year after Women’s WorldTeams were introduced, the governing body praises ‘positive impact on women riders’
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI ‘firmly condemns racist attacks’ against Nacer BouhanniThe UCI says it “firmly condemns the racist attacks” aimed at Nacer Bouhanni.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Tell us: What are your thoughts on the UCI banning the supertuck and forearms on the handlebars position?Cycling’s international governing body has banned the ‘supertuck’ position and the forearms on handlebars pose, which offer an aerodynamic advantage to any rider adopting these riding styles.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'The UCI should care about things that need more urgent attention than this': Riders react to new ban on forearms time trial positionThe UCI have introduced a series of new rules with some being met with quite a bit of opposition from riders
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Cyclocross World Championships can go ahead with stricter coronavirus measures, UCI saysThe Cyclocross World Championships will be going ahead with stricter coronavirus measures, the UCI has announced.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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An opportunity to reach new audiences or diminishing the stripes? Readers react to rainbow jerseys on sale at DecathlonThe rainbows bands are one of the most iconic images in professional cycling, but should the kit be worn by everyday cyclists?
By Alex Ballinger Published
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New standard to be introduced for barriers in final kilometre of racesThe UCI has announced a number of measures to improve rider safety in 2021
By Jonny Long Published
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Tom Pidcock, Anna van der Breggen and Esteban Chaves headline first ever UCI Zwift World ChampionshipsThe first ever Zwift World Championships has attracted some of the biggest names in cycling, with Tom Pidcock, Anna van der Breggen and Esteban Chaves all expected on the virtual start line.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Dylan Groenewegen suspended for nine months over involvement in Fabio Jakobsen crash at Tour of PolandDylan 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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EF Pro Cycling ask UCI to stop the Giro d’Italia on second rest dayEF Pro Cycling has written to the UCI asking for the Giro d’Italia to be stopped on the second race day because of the coronavirus pandemic.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Dylan Groenewegen in line for disciplinary action as UCI condemns 'dangerous behaviour' at Tour of PolandThe Jumbo-Visma rider deviated from his line in the sprint, forcing Fabio Jakobsen into the barriers
By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published
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Teams kept in ‘life bubbles’, multiple Covid tests and restricting fans – how the UCI plans to keep races coronavirus safeWith the return of pro racing just days away, the UCI has published a set of strict procedures that teams and race organisers must follow to minimise the risk of coronavirus spread.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Organisers abandon opening day of first post-lockdown stage race after motorbike crashThe organisers of the first UCI stage race after coronavirus lockdown were forced to abandoning the opening stage, due to a motorbike crash on the course.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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‘There’s no motor-doping at highest level, but the UCI hasn’t convinced fans,’ says Jean-Christophe PéraudThe UCI has not convinced fans that motor-doping doesn’t exist, according to Jean-Christophe Péraud.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Riders should keep same jersey number for every race, says Jumbo-Visma bossRiders should keep the same jersey number across different races, according to the Jumbo-Visma team boss.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI releases new WorldTour calendar for 2020 season, including first ever women’s Paris-RoubaixThe UCI has released details of the new cycling calendar for the 2020, after the disruption caused by the coronavirus crisis.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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New Tour de France 2020 dates officially confirmed as UCI reveals new calendarThe 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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Tour de France 2020 could go ahead behind closed doors, says sports ministerThe fate of the 2020 Tour de France hangs by a thread after this summer’s biggest sporting events have already been cancelled.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI extends cycling seasonThe 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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Italian rider blocked from joining Movistar because she has a contract with national policeAn 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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UCI responds as athletics committee firms up new rules for transgender athletesThe UCI has responded to the news that an athletics committee has agreed new rules for transgender women competing in elite sport.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Teams launch scathing criticism of UCI and demand urgent actionPro cycling teams have launched a scathing criticism of the UCI and have demanded urgent action over their “serious concerns.”
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI releases names of 19 WorldTour teams for 2020The UCI has published the names of the 19 teams racing at WorldTour level, as cycling’s Premier League is due to increase in size.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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‘The death of our sport’: Cyclocross world in uproar about changes to race calendarStars of the cyclocross world fear “the death of the sport” as the UCI plans to introduce a revamped calendar next season.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Dutch track team launches petition opposing UCI plans to bar trade squads from World CupsA Dutch track team have joined the fight against the UCI plans to bar trade outfits from World Cup events.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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‘The changes are brutally destructive’: Huub-Wattbike respond to UCI over plans to bar trade teams from World Cup racesBritish track riders from the Huub-Wattbike team have criticised the UCI over its decision to bar trade teams from racing World Cup events.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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‘Check for illegal socks’ – reaction as UCI introduces maximum sock height for 2019The UCI is reintroducing strict rules on the maximum sock height allowed in the professional peloton.
By Alex Ballinger Published
