China enters UCI WorldTour with Lampre-Merida takeover

Cycling’s UCI WorldTour is set for its first Chinese team after a takeover deal was announced today (Friday) for the Italian outfit Lampre-Merida.

Subscribe to unlock this article

Explore our subscription options to continue reading our industry-leading content!

Already have an account? Sign in here

Read this next

Events

UCI details global interest in WorldTour event licences

2 Mar 2016
Events

Astana and Europcar remain under review as UCI grants WorldTour licences

5 Dec 2014
Sponsorship & Marketing

Trek retains Segafredo as co-title sponsor of UCI WorldTour team

24 May 2021
From our Partners

Finding Synergy: how data-driven insights break down basketball borders 

13 Nov 2024
From our partners
Business

Former UCI president outlines plan for Women's WorldTour team

7 Nov 2017
Education

Network connection: how universities help students build industry and alumni relationships

26 Sep 2022
PGR 2024