UCI

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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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Former rider Jean-Christophe Péraud appointed by UCI in 'fight against technological fraud'
Former Ag2r professional rider Jean-Christophe Péraud appointed by the Union Cycliste Internationale as its 'Manager of Equipment and the Fight against technological fraud'
By Nigel Wynn 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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Astana 'in a serious situation' after doping positives, says UCI
Positive EPO tests for Maxim and Valentin Iglinskiy of Astana 'raises questions' about the team's management
By Gregor Brown Published
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Giro jury right to punish Richie Porte, says Brian Cookson
UCI president Brian Cookson says that the Giro d'Italia race jury acted correctly in penalising Richie Porte and Simon Clarke after the wheel-change incident
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI votes to to limit number of terms a president can sit
UCI presidential terms will be restricted to three years under the latest changes to the governing body's constitution
By Stuart Clarke Published
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UCI to introduce 'waste zones' for riders to deposit their litter
Riders will only be allowed to drop their litter in designated waste zones
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Rio Olympic velodrome finally handed over to organisers
Riders are able to practise on the Olympic velodrome track but there is still work needed to finish the venue ahead of the Games
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Chris Froome: WADA and UCI need to urgently address TUE system
Three-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome published a statement on twitter as the storm around TUEs continues
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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UCI suspends all events on international calendar
There's no guarantee cancelled races will be rescheduled later in the year
By Jonny Long Published
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'It seems like David Lappartient has something against Team Sky. It looks quite personal, and that's wrong’
Quick-Step director Brian Holm slams the UCI president after his comments about Sky, budget caps and further reducing team sizes
By Gregor Brown Published
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'What's the point in being a WorldTour race?' - RideLondon race director criticises UCI's latest reforms
Mick Bennett, the race director of RideLondon, has criticised the UCI's U-turn on not awarding ranking points to teams and riders in the 10 new WorldTour races.
By Chris Marshall-Bell 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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'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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'However you view Oleg Tinkov you cannot see his departure as anything but bad for cycling'
Velon CEO Graham Bartlett sees Oleg Tinkov's departure from cycling as bad for the sport, but a potential wake-up call for those in the sport to work together on its future
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Cookson fires back at Verbruggen's 'agreement' claims as UCI feud continues
UCI president Brian Cookson says a confidential agreement made with Hein Verbruggen is now null, with the former president not respecting his commitments
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Motor found in Belgian cyclo-cross bike 'a disgrace' says national cycling coach
Belgian cycling federation and UCI respond to the discovery of an electric motor hidden in under-23 rider Femke Van den Driessche's bike
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI tests 117 riders for tramadol after painkiller banned in professional cycling
The UCI has tested 117 riders for the painkiller tramadol after the substance was banned in professional cycling earlier this year.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Chris Froome should be 'voluntarily suspended' by Team Sky, says anti-doping group
Movement for Credible Cycling urges Team Sky to suspend Chris Froome while the investigation continues into his adverse analytical finding for salbutamol
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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On-bike camera videos: Five of the best
From bunch sprints to crashes, on-bike cameras have already caught some memorable racing moments, and could soon be regular features in races like the Tour de France
By Richard Windsor 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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Interviewing Pat McQuaid
By Edward Pickering Published
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Team Sky back on top in WorldTour
Team Sky's successful Critérium du Dauphiné campaign sees them regain the top spot in the team ranking. Alejandro Valverde increases lead in rider ranking
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI and WADA obtain samples from Operation Puerto blood bags
World Anti-Doping Agency and UCI are storing samples from Operation Puerto in an accredited laboratory 'outside Spain'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Everything you need to know about Chris Froome's salbutamol case
We answer the main questions after the UCI cleared Chris Froome of any wrongdoing in the salbutamol case that has hung over him for the last few months.
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Brian Cookson calls for 'full disclosure' about Team Sky's mystery medical package
UCI president Brian Cookson has called for David Brailsford to fully disclose the contents of the suspicious package that Sky received at the 2011 Dauphiné.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Lance Armstrong warned about attending Tour of Flanders events by UCI president
David Lappartient says that Lance Armstrong's attendance of events at the 2018 Tour of Flanders is 'not a good idea'
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI look to introduce Gravel World Championships
David Lappartient said 'cycling changes and we must change too'
By Jonny Long Published
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UCI reveal more details of minimum wages and other changes to women’s racing
The UCI has revealed more details of long awaited changes to the women’s peloton.
By Alex Ballinger Published