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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 position
The 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 says
The 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 Decathlon
The 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 races
The 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 Championships
The 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 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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EF Pro Cycling ask UCI to stop the Giro d’Italia on second rest day
EF 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 Poland
The 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 safe
With 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 crash
The 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 Péraud
The 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 boss
Riders 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-Roubaix
The 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 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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Tour de France 2020 could go ahead behind closed doors, says sports minister
The 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 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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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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UCI responds as athletics committee firms up new rules for transgender athletes
The 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 action
Pro 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 2020
The 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 calendar
Stars 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 Cups
A 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 races
British 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 2019
The UCI is reintroducing strict rules on the maximum sock height allowed in the professional peloton.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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12 changes to UCI rules and regulations you need to know before the 2019 season
After the controversy Team Sky’s time trial skinsuits last year, there has been plenty of discussion around what constitutes a marginal gain and what bridges into unfair advantage.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'We’re heading to a world where only the Tour de France matters. I don’t like that'
Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España organisers balk at Grand Tours cuts: Shortening races would ‘be a mistake’, they say
By Gregor Brown 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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Video commissaires to be introduced in 2018 as UCI responds to Sagan Tour de France disqualification
Video commissaries will be used in races for the first time in 2018 as the UCI announced reforms in response to the case of Peter Sagan's Tour de France DQ.
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
