Cycling
Lappartient re-elected as UEC president
David Lappartient has pledged to continue reform efforts at the European Cycling Union (UEC) after being re-elected as president of the continental governing body.
Velon and Infront put the hammer down with new cycling series
The Velon umbrella body of professional cycling teams and the Infront Sports & Media agency have today (Wednesday) unveiled a new team-based series which will feature the world’s leading squads.
HSBC, British Cycling and the implications of ‘societal’ partnerships
Matt Cutler looks at whether the ‘societal partnership’ between HSBC and British Cycling could become a new model for the NGB brand proposition.
UCI launches World Cup series for mountain bike discipline
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has returned mountain bike’s cross-country eliminator (XCE) format to the highest level of the sport with the launch of a new World Cup series.
Tour of Turkey forced to postpone UCI WorldTour debut
Cycling’s Tour of Turkey, which was scheduled to make its debut on the elite WorldTour calendar from April 18-23, has been postponed amid reported concerns over team participation and security.
Armstrong facing trial over $100m lawsuit
Lance Armstrong is set to head to trial after a US federal judge declined to block the government’s $100m (€93.2m) lawsuit against the disgraced former cyclist.
Vendée to be the setting for opening of 105th Tour de France
Tour de France organisers have confirmed that the Vendée department, which is located in France’s Pays de la Loire region, will host the start of the cycling showpiece in 2018.
British Cycling appoints new chairman
Jonathan Browning has been appointed as the new chairman of the British Cycling governing body.
Denmark lands 2019 Cyclo-cross World Championships, World Cup expands
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded hosting rights for its 2019 Cyclo-cross World Championships to the Danish town of Bogense, while it has unveiled an expanded calendar for the discipline’s 2017-18 World Cup season.
Cycling’s Tour of Qatar set for 2018 return, claims official
Qatar Cycling and Triathlon Federation president Mohamed Al Kuwari has said the country’s desert stage cycling race will return in 2018 after this year’s edition was cancelled.
Cookson calls on ‘ambitious’ Lappartient to delay UCI presidency bid
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has suggested that European Cycling Union (UEC) counterpart David Lappartient wait until 2021 before running for the top job in world cycling, amid reports that the Frenchman will contest an election scheduled for later this year.
Los Angeles 2024 finalises venue plans for Olympic bid
Los Angeles 2024 has announced the final proposed venues for the Californian city’s bid to stage the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Los Angeles lands 2017 Para-cycling Track World Championships amid athlete criticism
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has hailed the award of its 2017 Para-cycling Track World Championships to Los Angeles as signifying “notable progress” for the discipline, however the timing of the event has been met with criticism from athletes.
ASO deepens commitment to German cycling with new partnership
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has furthered its commitment to German cycling by acquiring the organising body behind the ‘Rund um den Finanzplatz Eschborn-Frankfurt’ event, which the International Cycling Union (UCI) has elevated to elite WorldTour status for the 2017 season.
Financial difficulties result in cancellation of cycling’s Tour of Qatar
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed that this year’s Tour of Qatar and Ladies Tour of Qatar events have been abandoned, with the body citing a lack of backing from sponsors as a reason for the cancellations.
Mystery UAE backer secures future of UCI WorldTour team
Former WorldTour team Lampre-Merida is set to continue into the 2017 season after being granted a two-year licence by the International Cycling Union (UCI), however its backing has switched from a Chinese entity to a United Arab Emirates-based body.
Danish city to host UEC’s 2017 Road Championships
The European Cycling Union (UEC) has awarded hosting rights for the second edition of its revamped Road European Championships to the Danish city of Herning.
Tour of Guangxi to be created under new UCI-Wanda Sports partnership
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has unveiled a partnership with the Wanda Sports division of Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda under which the Tour of Guangxi, a new UCI WorldTour race, will be established.