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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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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
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Wiggins gets green light to join new team in May and ride Tour de Yorkshire
The sport's governing body's decision allows Wiggins to compete in Britain's newest international stage race.
By Nick Bull Published
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Bergen World Championships organisers still working to minimise financial losses
Bergen 2017, Norwegian Cycling Federation and UCI are working together to "minimise any negative impact on all creditors" after 2017 World Championships incurred financial loss
By Nigel Wynn 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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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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Lance Armstrong and Johan Bruyneel hit out at UCI president Brian Cookson over re-election
The former US Postal pair didn't hide their criticism of UCI president Brian Cookson as he bids for another four years in charge
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI ‘firmly condemns racist attacks’ against Nacer Bouhanni
The UCI says it “firmly condemns the racist attacks” aimed at Nacer Bouhanni.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Brazilian road race competitor failed dope test a week before Rio Olympics
Kleber Da Silva Ramos tested positive for EPO CERA on July 31 in an out-of-competition test prior to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Alberto Contador dismisses idea of disqualification from Giro d'Italia
Race leader laughs off suggestions that he could be punished for removing his helmet to put on a cap
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI confirms that IAM Cycling is set for WorldTour 'pending paperwork'
Union Cycliste Internationale is reviewing IAM Cycling's paperwork prior to issuing the Swiss team with a WorldTour licence
By Gregor Brown 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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UCI bans Tour de France motorhomes, much to Chris Froome's displeasure
Chris Froome and all other riders will have to put up with dodgy hotel rooms at the Tour de France as the UCI rule out the use of motorhomes
By Stuart Clarke 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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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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UCI to 'strengthen' TUE procedures after Froome fiasco
UCI president Brian Cookson makes assurances that therapeutic use exemption procedure will be strengthened
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI releases full calendar for new ProSeries races
The UCI has released the full calendar for the new ProSeries races, as the governing body redesigns lower division of professional cycling.
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
