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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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Katusha not suspended by UCI after Commission rules conditions for ban were 'not met'
Katusha will be allowed to continue racing after the UCI Disciplinary Commission ruled that Luca Paolini's cocaine use was not performance enhancing
By Stuart Clarke 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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Twitter reacts to Richie Porte's Giro d'Italia time penalty
Twitter reacts to Team Sky leader being given two minute time penalty after swapping wheels with Orica-GreenEdge rider Simon Clarke on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Organisers of women's Route de France blame UCI for race’s cancellation
Move leaves France without a major stage race on the women’s international calendar
By Peter Cossins Published
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There are more important issues than ‘ridiculous’ UCI sock checks at Tour de France 2019, says Nicolas Roche
Nicolas Roche has said cycling faces issues more important than the “ridiculous” UCI sock checks being carried out at the Tour de France.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Critérium du Dauphiné postponed as UCI suspends racing for a further month
The Critérium du Dauphiné has now been postponed as the UCI has announced the cycling calendar will now be suspended for a further month.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Peter Kennaugh rises up to sixth in UCI World Ranking
British national champion Peter Kennaugh's performance in the Herald Sun Tour sees him move up the UCI World Ranking
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI set to scrap '3:1 rule' limiting aero race bike design
The UCI 3:1 rule stipulates that a tubes depth cannot exceed three times its width. Bike designers have previously had to work within this constraint
By Oliver Bridgewood Published
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UCI bans Bardiani CSF for 30 days after Giro d'Italia doping scandal
UCI ban Italian pro continental team after two riders tested positive for banned substances
By Craig Cunningham Published
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UCI introduces host of changes including approval of disc brakes, steps towards gender equality & mass Worlds event
UCI's Agenda 2022 outlines ambitious plans for the next four years
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan 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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Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen dies
Dutchman Hein Verbruggen, former president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), died last night after a battle with leukaemia.
By Gregor Brown 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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Primož Roglič beats Tadej Pogačar in UCI rider competition, as Anna van der Breggen tops women’s standings
Primož Roglič has beaten Tadej Pogačar to the top spot in the UCI rider rankings, as Anna van der Breggen leads the women’s classification.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Brian Cookson 'concerned' over possible Brexit consequences
Brian Cookson talks about the impact Brexit could have on international cycling
By Gregor Brown Published
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Peter Sagan and UCI end legal dispute over Tour de France crash and disqualification
Peter Sagan and the UCI have agreed to end their legal dispute over the Bora-Hansgrohe rider's disqualification from the Tour de France in July.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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UCI president says ‘not holding the Tour de France in 2020 would be a disaster’
The UCI president says it would be a “disaster” if the Tour de France didn’t take place in 2020, but added that he is cautiously confident the race will be go ahead.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Former UCI president Pat McQuaid: 'Hard to see how Sky can come out of this with any credibility'
Pat McQuaid told the BBC that he thinks Chris Froome's adverse analytical finding for salbutamol at the Vuelta a España is a 'disaster' for cycling
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Team TJ Sport's WorldTour licence remains under review
Team TJ Sport's plans to become the first Chinese WorldTour team remain up in the air
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Using thermal cameras to find motors would mean even more motorcycles, says UCI
Mark Barfield, the UCI's technical chief, has said that motorcycles would need to be in close proximity with riders to even have a chance of working
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Cookson: I believe Astana are trying to do their best to comply with the rules
The UCI president says he believes that Astana are committed to clean sport, while he also confirmed night-time rider testing is now taking place
By Richard Windsor Published
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UCI request anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in wake of Operation Aderlass scandal
The UCI has requested that anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in the wake of the Operational Aderlass scandal.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Unbelievable bike handling on display at the Indoor Cycling World Championships (video)
Those competing in the Indoor Cycling World Championships put road riders doing wheelies into perspective. Read on for more of the best videos, including a classic advert and a pro-rider on rollerblades
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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The 2015 cycling season in review: February
February was a busy month in the 2015 season, with Chris Froome's first race of the year, the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Race, a new world Hour Record, five-day races in the Middle East and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
By Stuart Clarke Published
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CIRC report says UCI hindered anti-doping efforts
The key points of the findings in the Cycling Independent Reform Commission's investigation into doping practices and allegations of corruption within the UCI
By Richard Windsor Published
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UCI presses ahead with new ‘Classics Series’ – but teams want no part in it
The UCI has decided to press ahead with a new “Classics Series,” despite the objection from teams.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Brian Cookson hopes to expand track cycling schedule for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
UCI president Brian Cookson is pushing to expand the track cycling programme at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, insisting the discipline is growing in popularity
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Miniature scanners will soon be fitted inside every pro rider's bike to detect motors
UCI teams up with French tech giant to develop tiny magnetometer scanners that could fit in pro's bikes and detect anyone using a hidden motor.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Simon Yates not suspended after positive test for Terbutaline, confirms UCI
The British rider is still free to compete as the substance he tested positive for does not entail a provisional suspension from the UCI
By Gregor Brown Published
