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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly

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UCI accused of ‘discrimination against women’s cycling’ by Velon
The 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 controversy
The 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 rules
Following 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 claims
Brian 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 innocence
The 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 president
After 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 Cookson
UCI 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
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Russian cyclist accepts doping ban, is cleared to compete at Olympics
Olga Zabelinskaya had already been cleared by the Russian Cycling Federation, but has now resolved the case with the UCI
By Jack Elton-Walters Published
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Brian Cookson clarifies comment on moving track cycling to Winter Olympics
UCI president Brian Cookson suggests possibility of moving track cycling from summer to Winter Olympic Games if it allows more disciplines
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Cookson: We could see disciplinary action from CIRC findings
UCI president Brian Cookson says he may ask the CIRC to provide extra information to aid any potential disciplinary action arising from its report
By Richard Abraham Published
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Peter Sagan stands firm at top of UCI WorldTour ranking after Ardennes Classics
Peter Sagan and Anna van der Breggen top the latest UCI WorldTour rankings after the conclusion of Sunday's Liège-Bastogne-Liège
By Nigel Wynn Published
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'Former dopers have no place in the sport of cycling' says UCI boss
New UCI president David Lappartient says that anyone with a history of doping has no place in professional cycling – which draws a reaction from Lance Armstrong
By Gregor Brown Published
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Iranian rider tests positive: whole team facing suspension
UCI announces that Iranian cyclist Rahim Emami returns positive test for steroids, the second failed test for his Pishgaman Cycling team in 12 months
By Nigel Wynn Published
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First in-race moto rider punished under new UCI convoy rules
The motorbike rider was punished after the finish of stage two of the Tour of Oman
By Richard Windsor Published
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Russian track cyclist positive for steroids after London 2012 sample re-tested
Ekaterina Gnidenko of Russia is provisionally suspended from competition by the UCI after retest of 2012 Olympic Games sample returns positive for anabolic androgenic steroids
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Brazilian cyclist disqualified from Olympics after positive EPO test
Kleber Da Silva Ramos had failed the test before the road race and has now accepted a suspension.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Brian Cookson explains new UCI doping reforms
The UCI has introduced tougher anti-doping sanctions, but its president says there is still some way to go
By Stuart Clarke Published
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International fight against doping strengthens as UCI and USADA join forces
Cycling's governing body and the United States Anti-Doping Agency will share intelligence and work together in joint anti-doping missions
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Brian Cookson confirms he will stand for second term as UCI president
UCI president Brian Cookson will stand for a second and final term at the head of cycling's governing body at the next election
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Sock height rules will be enforced by UCI in 2019
The UCI has reintroduced sock height rules for the 2019 season.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Astana will be 'test case' for UCI pro cycling reforms
Astana to undergo audit as stricter rules for top-level professional cycling teams will place responsibility on squads to look after their riders
By Gregor Brown Published
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Pat McQuaid: ‘I’m still waiting to see a change’
Former UCI president Pat McQuaid on his replacement Brian Cookson: "I’m still waiting on promises being delivered"
By Kenny Pryde Published
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11 changes to the rules of pro cycling that you need to know before the 2018 season
The UCI has been busy updating its rules and regulations, with new rules on everything from flamme rouge inflatables to level crossings and sticky bottles.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Simon Gerrans tops UCI World Ranking after Tour Down Under victory
Australian Simon Gerrans leaps to the top of the latest UCI World Ranking after his victory in the Tour Down Under on Sunday
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI to introduce anti-doping tribunal in 2015
Anti-doping tribunal will treat 'top level athletes with the same consistent process', says UCI
By Gregor Brown Published
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Mark Cavendish hits top 10 of UCI World Ranking
Tour of Qatar winner Mark Cavendish sprints up to eighth place in the UCI's latest World Ranking
By Nigel Wynn Published
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UCI plans to ban corticosteroids under same rules as tramadol
The UCI has unveiled plans to ban powerful corticosteroids because of concerns over rider safety.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Biological passport 'not effective' for detecting micro-dosing
Roman Kreuziger's case highlights developing uncertainty surrounding the efficacy and reliability of the biological passport anti-doping system
By Kenny Pryde Published
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Should the UCI weight limit be scrapped?
Is the UCI’s 6.8kg bike weight limit an outdated rule in need of reform, or an important safety measure?
By Henry Robertshaw Published