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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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'What's the point in being a WorldTour race?' - RideLondon race director criticises UCI's latest reformsMick 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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'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 continuesUCI 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 coachBelgian 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 cyclingThe 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 groupMovement 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 bestFrom 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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Interviewing Pat McQuaid
By Edward Pickering Published
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Team Sky back on top in WorldTourTeam 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 bagsWorld 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 caseWe 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 packageUCI 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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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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UCI bans Tour de France motorhomes, much to Chris Froome's displeasureChris 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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UCI to 'strengthen' TUE procedures after Froome fiascoUCI 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 racesThe 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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Former Team Sky rider banned for doping two years after he retiredA former Team Sky rider has been banned for doping, despite having retired two years ago.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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New rule introduced to improve safety of riders in Tour de France bunch sprintsUCI announces that a gap between riders during sprint stage finishes will be determined at three seconds rather than one second, to prevent 'stress and risk'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI President David Lappartient: 'We must not seek to neutralise every race'The Frenchman also described the neutralisation of the final stage of last year's Giro as 'ridiculous'
By Jonny Long Published
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Bold action needed from UCI over disc brakes, says Astana bossAstana team manager Giuseppe Martinelli has called on the UCI to show leadership in the disc brake debate, either making all riders use them or not.
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI appeal to take Kreuziger bio-passport case to the CASThe UCI and the World Anti-Doping Agency have appealed against the Czech Olympic Committee's decision to clear Roman Kreuziger after irregularities were found in his biological passport
By Gregor Brown Published
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Sergio Henao supports Sky's anti-doping controlsInternational news round-up (March 27): Nibali skips Critérium International and Flanders; UCI team plans; Arch opens Zoncolan climb; Africa's MTN-Qhubeka to race Flanders
By Gregor Brown Published
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UCI accused of ‘discrimination against women’s cycling’ by VelonThe UCI has been accused of “discrimination against women’s cycling” by Hammer Series organiser Velon.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Read the full open letter from Huub-Wattbike to UCI over World Cup controversyThe news that trade teams would be barred from racing track World Cup events has been met with uproar from one outfit in particular - the British Huub-Wattbike squad.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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10 questions to test how well you know the UCI's rulesFollowing some very strict application for some riders this week, but leniency for others, this week's cycling quiz asks how well do you know the UCI's rules?
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Brian Cookson should not be re-elected as UCI president following British Cycling revelations, MP claimsBrian Cookson should not be re-elected as president of the UCI after the publication of a report into discrimination at British Cycling, an MP has claimed.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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André Cardoso says he'll fight four-year doping ban and prove his innocenceThe Portuguese rider said he is trying to raise funds to take legal action against the UCI
By Richard Windsor Published
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Brian Cookson: A year as UCI presidentAfter spending 12 months in office as the president of the Union Cycliste Internationale, Brian Cookson spoke to Cycle Sport magazine
By Chris Sidwells Published
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Tour de France 'hooliganism' must stop, says UCI president Brian CooksonUCI president Brian Cookson urges roadside fans to behave themselves during cycling events, after incidents of riders being spat at and punched during Tour de France
By Nigel Wynn Published
