UCI

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 19 January 17

BMC team boss wants action from UCI after race vehicles injure riders

BMC 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 1 March 16

Astana's WorldTour licence still under review, but IAM Cycling are in

UCI confirms 16 teams in 2015 WorldTour, with Astana and Europcar licences pending further review

By Nigel Wynn Published 4 December 14

Raft of new anti-doping measures introduced by UCI in wake of CIRC report

By Nigel Wynn Published 13 March 15

Team Sky 'happy to co-operate with UCI' in investigation over 'cheating' allegations

UCI 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 7 March 18

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 18 February 11

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 23 April 15

Former UCI president writes open letter criticising Brian Cookson

Hein 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 20 April 15

French cycling federation calls on UCI to investigate Marion Sicot allegations

The 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 10 March 20

UCI 'determining options' to analyse Operacion Puerto blood bags

UCI will join forces with anti-doping agencies and organisations in an attempt to analyse the contents of the blood and plasma bags seized during the Operacion Puerto doping bust

By Nigel Wynn Published 15 June 16

Peter Sagan moves into the UCI WorldTour lead

The most consistent rider of the 2018 season so far - Peter Sagan - moves into the lead in the men's WorldTour ranking, as Amy Pieters takes the top spot in the women's ranking after the Tour of Flanders

By Nigel Wynn Published 3 April 18

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 9 February 16

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 15 October 20

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 19 May 15

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 1 March 17

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 9 July 19

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 2 April 20

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 8 February 16

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 2 September 16

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 13 June 17

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 21 June 18