Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
UCI unveils reform measures, Dornbirn lands Indoor World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has unveiled a host of reform initiatives, including the implementation of equal prize money across its World Championship events, while it has assigned hosting rights to three competitions, with the Austrian city of Dornbirn to stage the 2018 Indoor Cycling World Championships.
Questions about Infantino’s integrity are, at best, premature
Frank Dunne, Chief Sports Writer, SportBusiness Group on questions regarding the new Fifa president's integrity
A brake on progress | The struggle for power in professional cycling
The battle between ASO and the UCI over the 2017 World Tour calendar has plunged professional cycling into one of its periodic power struggles. Frank Dunne looks at how the sport is facing a long, hard climb as it seeks to fulfi l its commercial potential.
UCI hands Van den Driessche six-year ban for motor usage
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has issued Femke Van den Driessche with a six-year ban after ruling that the Belgian committed ‘technological fraud’ by using a motor in her bike during the Cyclo-Cross World Championships in January.
Reedie hits out at Verbruggen following complaint against Wada
World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) president Craig Reedie has hit out at former International Cycling Union president Hein Verbruggen after the Dutchman lodged a complaint to the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) ethics commission about the organisation.
FISE unveils 2016 World Series calendar, new BMX Freestyle Park World Cup
The International Festival of Extreme Sports (FISE) has announced the five cities that will host events during this year’s edition of its World Series and has also confirmed the addition of a new BMX Freestyle Park World Cup event to its schedule, in partnership with the International Cycling Union (UCI).
Cookson to stand for re-election as UCI president
Brian Cookson, president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has declared his intention to stand for re-election to the top position at the sport’s global governing body.
UCI brings Junior Track World Championships home
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that this year’s edition of its Junior Track World Championships will take place at the UCI World Cycling Centre (UCI WCC) Velodrome, which is situated at the headquarters of the global governing body in Aigle, Switzerland.
UCI chief hopeful of ASO peace deal
Brian Cookson, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has insisted that the governing body’s dispute with promoter Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO) can be resolved through talks and is hopeful that an accord can be struck by spring 2016, according to the UK’s Guardian newspaper.
UCI advances Indian growth plans with new satellite centre
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has launched a satellite centre in the Indian capital of New Delhi as part of a wider effort to transform the country into a leading cycling nation and enhance the development of the sport across South Asia.
Race organisers vote against UCI WorldTour reforms
The International Cycling Union’s (UCI) reform package for men’s road cycling has hit another stumbling block with the International Association of Cycling Race Organisers (AIOCC) voting to reject the proposals.
UCI unveils Women’s WorldTour
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced the launch of its Women’s WorldTour campaign.
UCI approves reforms for men’s cycling
The International Cycling Union (UCI) passed a series of reforms yesterday (Tuesday) evening that are designed to streamline and enhance the men’s professional cycling calendar.
Velon hails landmark partnership with new Abu Dhabi Tour
The Velon umbrella group of WorldTour cycling teams has formed a groundbreaking partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) to support the new Abu Dhabi Tour.
MPCC suspends Astana amid Boom controversy
The Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC) organisation has temporarily suspended Astana after the UCI WorldTour team allowed Lars Boom to enter the Tour de France despite an abnormally low cortisol level.
UCI undergoes rebranding process
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has unveiled a new logo as part of a revamped brand identity for the sport’s global governing body.
ASO threatens event withdrawal in bid to push through UCI reform
Amaury Sport Organisation, which stages a number of leading cycling races including the Tour de France, has threatened to pull its events from the International Cycling Union (UCI) calendar due to a lack of progress in the governing body’s reform drive, according to Reuters.
Cookson ‘extremely comfortable’ with CIRC report as Verbruggen threatens legal action
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has shrugged off the threat of legal action from former president Hein Verbruggen over the contents of the report from the Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) into doping in the sport.