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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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UCI confirms the list of 2018 WorldTour teams18 teams will contest the 2018 WorldTour, with no major changes in the line-up from the 2017 season
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI president Brian Cookson responds to athletics doping scandalThe UCI president Brian Cookson expresses concern over WADA report into doping in athletics and the non-compliance of anti-doping authorities
By Richard Abraham Published
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12 riders test positive from samples collected on a single day in Costa Rica stage raceUnion Cycliste Internationale confirms that 12 riders returned adverse analytical findings from samples taken on December 22 at the Vuelta Ciclista Internacional a Costa Rica
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Mark Cavendish's Dimension Data team set to stay in WorldTourCycling Weekly has learned that South African team Dimension Data will keep its place in the top-flight UCI WorldTour in 2017
By Gregor Brown Published
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Five teams launch bids for promotion to WorldTourThe number of WorldTour teams looks likely to increase as five outfits have launched bids to be promoted to cycling’s Premier League.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Marcel Kittel calls for better race safety after Antoine Demoitié deathFollowing the death of Antoine Demoitié, Marcel Kittel urges the UCI and race organisers to ensure that rider safety is their utmost priority at races
By Stuart Clarke Published
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UCI announces minimum pay for pro women riders in new WorldTeams divisionThe UCI has announced that professional women riders will be paid a minimum wage in a new division from 2020.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'10% of athletes could be doping', says WADA bossWorld Anti-Doping Agency director general David Howman says one in 10 sportspeople may be doping, but says cycling is cleaning up its act
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI backtracks on plans to reduce number of WorldTour teamsThe UCI has announced part of its plan for restructuring professional cycling and has rowed back on plans to reduce the number of WorldTour teams.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Teams to be restricted to seven riders per race, eight for Grand ToursPeloton will be limited to a maximum of 176 riders from 2018 season for reasons of safety under new regulations introduced by the UCI
By Nigel Wynn Published
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David Millar: UCI has 'no true idea' about doping in today's pelotonDavid Millar has called on the UCI to follow-up the CIRC report with a full audit of today's peloton to understand where current cyclists stand on doping
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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What we've learned so far in 2011
The 2011 season is a month old today. So, what have we learned so far?
By Edward Pickering Published
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Astana will keep WorldTour licence, but will be 'strictly monitored'UCI confirms that Astana will keep its WorldTour licence after meeting in Geneva on Thursday, but that it will have to meet strict conditions
By Stuart Clarke Published
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UCI WorldTour calendar 2017Full list of events in the 2017 men's top-level professional cycling race calendar, the UCI WorldTour
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Luca Paolini faces UCI hearing over cocaine positiveItalian Katusha rider Luca Paolini seeking to return to racing, but his fate lies in the hands of a UCI tribunal at the end of the week
By Gregor Brown Published
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Roman Kreuziger's blood anomalies 'due to thyroid problems and mishandled samples'Roman Kreuziger's lawyer suggests that his client's blood passports anomalies due to badly stored and handled samples and an under-active thyroid gland
By Gregor Brown Published
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Richie Porte and Team Sky still top WorldTour rankings after Milan-San RemoBy Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI announces complete overhaul of WorldTour points systemFrom the start of 2017, the men's WorldTour will use the same points system as the World Ranking
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Glasgow will host inaugural combined UCI Cycling World ChampionshipsGlasgow will host the first ever combined cycling World Championships in 2023, the UCI has announced.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Cycling Anti-Doping Federation expresses "concern" over blood data leaksOrganisation director warns of dangers of misinterpretation following any "superficial" analysis of blood passport information
By Gregor Brown Published
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Daryl Impey hangs on to WorldTour lead after Paris-NiceTour Down Under winner Daryl Impey still occupies the top spot in the men's WorldTour ranking after the Paris-Nice results are added; Anna van der Breggen leads the women's WorldTour
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Brian Cookson refuses "public conflict" with former UCI president VerbruggenCurrent UCI president Brian Cookson says he will not react publicly after Hein Verbruggen slams him in a letter to the UCI
By Sophie Smith Published
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Brian Cookson: 'I’ve got work to do and I’m up for it'UCI president Brian Cookson says that he has unfinished business as he goes for a second term, but says he would not try for a third
By Sophie Smith Published
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BMC team boss wants action from UCI after race vehicles injure ridersBMC manager Jim Ochowicz is demanding that the UCI comes up with a solution after the recent spate of vehicles colliding with riders during races
By Gregor Brown Published
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Astana's WorldTour licence still under review, but IAM Cycling are inUCI confirms 16 teams in 2015 WorldTour, with Astana and Europcar licences pending further review
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Raft of new anti-doping measures introduced by UCI in wake of CIRC reportBy Nigel Wynn Published
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Team Sky 'happy to co-operate with UCI' in investigation over 'cheating' allegationsUCI president David Lappartient has called for an investigation into the claims from the UK parliament Select Committee report that Team Sky 'crossed an ethical line'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Former UCI president writes open letter criticising Brian CooksonHein Verbruggen, UCI president between 1991 and 2005, writes to the UCI board members criticising current president Brian Cookson's 'mission' against him
By Stuart Clarke Published
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French cycling federation calls on UCI to investigate Marion Sicot allegationsThe French cycling federation has called on the UCI to investigate a Belgian women’s team over the allegations made by rider Marion Sicot.
By Alex Ballinger Published
