Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Sky increases shareholding in Team Sky cycling outfit
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky has increased its shareholding in Tour Racing Limited, the company that operates the Team Sky International Cycling Union (UCI) ProTour outfit, by an additional 25 per cent.
UCI seeks to boost BMX development with new World Cup series
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has added BMX Freestyle Park as a new discipline through the launch of the new UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup.
UCI sheds further light on Astana WorldTour licence decision
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed that the Astana Pro Team, home of reigning Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali, retained its elite WorldTour licence because it has stayed clear of doping scandals this season.
Hong Kong lands final round of Track Cycling World Cup season
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded the final leg of its 2015-16 Track Cycling World Cup to Hong Kong.
Cycling in Tandem
Competitors on iconic Brompton fold-up bicycles will be a highlight of this summer’s RideLondon. Elisha Chauhan looks at the growth of Europe’s largest cycling event, and what the new addition can do to boost both RideLondon and grassroots participation in cycling.
Astana holds on to UCI WorldTour status despite doping cases
The Astana Pro Team, home of reigning Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali, will be free to compete in this year’s top races after the International Cycling Union (UCI) said it will retain its elite WorldTour licence.
Cookson fires back as Verbruggen lashes out over CIRC report
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has said he will not be drawn into a “public conflict” after former president Hein Verbruggen launched a scathing attack against the British official and the current UCI administration.
New Zealand lands UCI Track World Cup event
New Zealand has secured hosting rights for a round of the International Cycling Union (UCI) Track World Cup during its 2015-16 season.
New Professional Era
Kevin Roberts went deep into the world of IFs, identifying the major challenges they face in their day-to-day running, and picking out examples of best practice from the last 12 months. Which IFs are succeeding – and which aren’t – in areas such as governance and transparency, marketing and communications, innovation and global expansion?
UCI to experiment with mixed-gender events
Brian Cookson, president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), has revealed that the sport’s global governing body will this week begin trialling mixed-gender events in response to a request from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
UCI strengthens anti-doping measures following CIRC report
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced a number of new measures to further strengthen anti-doping and governance procedures in the wake of this week’s report from the Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) that claimed doping in the sport remains widespread.
Cycling set for women’s WorldTour in 2016 – report
The International Cycling Union (UCI) will introduce a women’s WorldTour next year, according to Cycling Weekly.
Doping in cycling still commonplace as report slams former UCI hierarchy
Doping in cycling remains widespread, according to a report from the Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC), which has also criticised former International Cycling Union (UCI) presidents Hein Verbruggen and Pat McQuaid.
UCI seeks licence withdrawal for scandal-hit Astana
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has today (Friday) requested that the WorldTour licence of the Astana Pro Team, home of reigning Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali, be withdrawn amid anti-doping infringements surrounding the squad.
Breakaway Specialist
Dubai is fast becoming a leading destination for professional cycling events. Kevin Roberts looks at why, and its aspirations for the Dubai Tour event.
UCI engages TSE to enhance event portfolio
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has appointed sports management consultancy TSE Consulting to undertake a review of how its events are marketed and promoted to potential host cities around the world in an effort to generate more interest in staging competitions.
Yorkshire targeting UCI Road World Championships
UK Chancellor George Osborne has revealed that the English county of Yorkshire is hoping to place a bid to host the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Road World Championships.
Cyclo-cross World Cup breaks into North America as GCP is dissolved
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced its Cyclo-cross World Cup will expand outside Europe for the first time, while the Global Cycling Promotion (GCP) organisation has been closed following a full review.