Cycling
UCI Road World Championships set to remain in Ponferrada
Cycling’s 2014 Road World Championships are set to take place as planned in Ponferrada in September after the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced that the organisation of the event in the Spanish city has been guaranteed.
ASO to stage women’s race at 2014 Tour de France
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has announced the launch of a one-day women’s race to coincide with the finale of this year’s cycling showpiece on July 27 in Paris.
FFC seeking global partner for new French cycling team
The French Cycling Federation (FFC) is looking for a global partner to invest €100m ($136m) to become part of its new pro cycling team.
Headliner: Ioris Francini
Kevin Roberts talks to Ioris Francini, IMG Media’s Executive Vice-President, about huge opportunities in a sport he takes both a professional and recreational interest in: cycling.
ASO in talks to establish UK cycling event
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is in talks to establish a three-day cycling race in Yorkshire in a bid to gain a foothold in the UK market.
UCI reveals identities of independent commission members
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has unveiled Dick Marty, Ulrich Haas and Peter Nicholson as members of its long-promised independent commission, which will investigate the governance of the federation and the problems facing the sport.
UCI set to push cyclocross’ Olympic claims
The International Cycling Union (UCI) is set to meet with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) next week to discuss the possibility of the cyclocross discipline being included in future editions of the winter Olympic Games, according to Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen.
Alonso confident over cycling team talks
Spanish Formula One star Fernando Alonso has stated that his plans to establish a new cycling team in 2015 are progressing well but added that securing a place on the elite WorldTour would not be an immediate priority.
UCI takes Para-cycling Track Worlds to Mexico
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that the 2014 Para-cycling Track World Championships will be held in the Mexican city of Aguascalientes.
Russian businessman acquires leading UCI World Tour team
Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov has agreed a takeover deal for leading UCI World Tour team Riis Cycling.
Cookson criticises breakaway World Series Cycling
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has criticised the proposed World Series Cycling breakaway tournament.
UCI appoints women to all its commissions
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has decided to appoint at least one woman to each of its 18 commissions.
British Cycling elects President Cookson’s successor
British Cycling has elected Bob Howden president, following the appointment of his predecessor Brian Cookson as International Cycling Union (UCI) president.
Cycling Australia names president and CEO
Cycling Australia (CA) has appointed Gerry Ryan president, following the resignation of Klaus Mueller in August and interim lead by Rob Bates.
Bradley Wiggins joins XIX Entertainment management
British cyclist Sir Bradley Wiggins has joined Simon Fuller's management company XIX Entertainment, ending his eight-year deal with MTC (Marketing Trademark Consultancy).
UCI gives new president significant pay-cut
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson will receive a salary of $378,700 (CHF340,000), which is $122,500 (CHF110,000) less than his predecessor Pat McQuaid.
Dubai proposes to host Giro stages
The United Arab Emirates Cycling Federation (UAECF) is proposing to host future stages of cycling’s Giro d’Italia in Dubai.
British Cycling sees female participation growth
British Cycling’s ambition to get one million more women cycling by 2020 is “on track”, with around 106,000 women participating in the sport governing body’s programmes so far this year.