Cycling
Lappartient sets out priorities after UCI election success
Newly-elected International Cycling Union (UCI) president David Lappartient has pledged to improve the sport’s economic model and tackle the issue of ‘technological doping’ after stating that his victory in today’s (Thursday’s) election did not come as a surprise.
Lappartient claims decisive victory to land UCI presidency
European Cycling Union (UEC) president David Lappartient has today (Thursday) ousted Brian Cookson as president of the International Cycling Union (UCI).
UCI assigns hosting rights, launches new World Cup series
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded hosting rights to a number of its events, as well as confirming the launch of a new World Cup series in 2018 and ratifying statutes that will reduce the size of pelotons at its road events.
Giro d’Italia breaks new ground as Israel confirmed for 2018 ‘Big Start’
RCS Sport, organiser of the Giro d’Italia, has today (Monday) formally confirmed Israel as host for the ‘Big Start’ of the 2018 edition of the cycling race, revealing that the country saw off competition from a host of other candidates from Italy and elsewhere to secure hosting rights.
Giro d’Italia confirmed for historic start in Israel
The Israeli sports ministry has today (Thursday) confirmed that the country will host the ‘Big Start’ of the 2018 Giro d’Italia cycling race.
UCI presidential candidates in war of words ahead of election
The battle for the presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI) has increased in intensity with current incumbent Brian Cookson alleging that his predecessor, Pat McQuaid, is actively lobbying for his rival, David Lappartient.
Movistar launches women’s cycling team
Movistar has become the latest UCI WorldTour cycling team to launch a women’s outfit, with confirmation that the new squad will debut in 2018.
Cannondale-Drapac set to honour 2018 rider contracts
The Cannondale-Drapac UCI WorldTour cycling team will honour its 2018 contracts with riders despite facing an uncertain future, according to the VeloNews cycling news website.
UCI WorldTour team launches crowdfunding campaign to secure future
Slipstream Sports, the holding company that owns Cannondale-Drapac, has confirmed the launch of a crowdfunding campaign designed to secure the future of the UCI WorldTour cycling team.
UCI WorldTour team facing uncertain future after sponsor blow
UCI WorldTour cycling team Cannondale-Drapac has announced that its riders and staff are free to pursue other options for the 2018 season in the wake of a key sponsor withdrawing its plan to invest in the squad.
Rapha acquired by US investment group
US-based RZC Investments has acquired a majority stake in cycling lifestyle brand Rapha.
Israel closing in on Giro d’Italia deal
Israel is set to be confirmed as the destination for the ‘Big Start’ of the 2018 Giro d’Italia cycling race next month, according to the Cyclingnews website.
UCI financials boosted by Doha 2016, change in reporting practice
The International Cycling Union (UCI) saw its revenues nearly double in 2016 as the sport’s global governing body was boosted by the Road World Championships held in Doha and a change in accounting practice.
Stavanger eyes Tour de France’s Grand Départ
Norwegian oil and gas company Statoil is behind plans to bring the Grand Départ of cycling’s Tour de France to the Scandinavian country in 2022, according to reports.
British Cycling protects public funding with governance reform
British Cycling, the governing body for the sport in the UK, has warded off the threat of a substantial cut in funding following the approval of a reform package for its administration.
Plans emerge for new French cycling team
Retired cyclist Jerome Pineau has said he will form a new French team for the 2018 season, with aspirations of reaching the elite WorldTour within three years.
Jerusalem lined up for Giro d’Italia’s ‘Big Start’ – report
Jerusalem in Israel has secured hosting rights to the ‘Big Start’ of the 2018 Giro d’Italia cycling race, according to the Cycling Weekly website.
UCI enhances Women’s WorldTour calendar with three new events
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has expanded the Women’s WorldTour for its third season in 2018 with the addition of new events in Belgium, Spain and China.