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The Latest UCI breaking news from experts at Cycling Weekly
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Tell us: What are your thoughts on the UCI banning the supertuck and forearms on the handlebars position?
Cycling’s international governing body has banned the ‘supertuck’ position and the forearms on handlebars pose, which offer an aerodynamic advantage to any rider adopting these riding styles.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Daryl Impey hangs on to WorldTour lead after Paris-Nice
Tour 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 Verbruggen
Current 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 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
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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
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Raft of new anti-doping measures introduced by UCI in wake of CIRC report
By Nigel Wynn Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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‘The death of our sport’: Cyclocross world in uproar about changes to race calendar
Stars of the cyclocross world fear “the death of the sport” as the UCI plans to introduce a revamped calendar next season.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI carries out 1,300 ‘rigorous’ motor doping tests at Giro d’Italia 2019
The UCI has revealed it carried out more than 1,300 ‘rigorous’ motor doping tests during the 2019 Giro d’Italia.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Team sizes should be reduced to just six riders, says new UCI president
Teams should be limited to just six riders per race, according to UCI president David Lappartient as he seeks to continue to reduce the size of the peloton.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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UCI Track World Cup set for change after this season
The UCI is in discussions to revamp its top-level international track series for the 2016/17 season
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Astana's WorldTour licence in jeopardy after another failed drug test
Cycling's governing body will ask the Licence Commission to review Astana's management as another rider fails anti-doping test
By Richard Windsor Published
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Here is the GB team for first ever UCI Cycling eSports World Championships on Zwift
The first ever UCI Cycling eSports World Championships will take place next month, and British Cycling is fielding strong squads for the event.
By Alex Ballinger Published
