Cycling
Cycling Australia CEO Fredericks to resign
Cycling Australia CEO Graham Fredericks has revealed he will resign next month after 18 years in the role.
UCI director and McQuaid ally Hubschmid exits
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has made significant announcements in first public statement since being elected two weeks ago, including the departure of Pat McQuaid ally and UCI director-general Christophe Hubschmid.
UCI awards The Women’s Tour 2.1 status
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded The Women’s Tour 2.1 status for next year’s inaugural event – the highest level ever given to an international women’s cycling event.
Cookson backs UCI’s road race overhaul
Newly-elected International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has backed proposals for the elite road race calendar to be restructured.
Giro director suspended for $17.7m scandal
Giro d'Italia director Michele Acquarone has been suspended from his position during an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of at least $17.7 million from race organiser RCS Sport.
Europcar applies for cycling’s WorldTour
French cycling team Europcar has submitted an application to the International Cycling Union (UCI) for a place on next season's WorldTour.
Brian Cookson named UCI president
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has named British Cycling head Brian Cookson president, following a debacle over whether Pat McQuaid was eligible to stand for re-election.
CADF appoints new independent board
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has completed the appointment of a new and independent foundation board.
UCI names World Championships hosts
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed Switzerland, Andorra, France and the UK will join the list of hosts for its World Championships from 2014-16.
PCC proposes major cycling reforms
The Professional Cycling Council (PCC) has agreed to submit major reforms of professional cycling to the International Cycling Union (UCI) management committee.
Euskadi set to fold after failed Alonso takeover
The Spanish cycling team Euskaltel-Euskadi is set to fold as a takeover bid by Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has collapsed.
Cycling bodies submit presidential nomination proposals
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has informed all of its national federations that three federations have submitted amendments to the proposal of the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) to change the wording of Article 51.1 of the UCI Constitution.
European Cycling backs Cookson for UCI head
International Cycling Union (UCI) presidential candidate Brian Cookson has been endorsed by the majority of the European Cycling Union (UEC) ahead of next week’s election.
Giro d’Italia 2014 to conclude in Trieste
Giro d'Italia organiser RCS Sport has named Trieste as the end destination of next year’s race.
McQuaid proposes new cycling team model
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has unveiled new policy proposals to prevent doping by ensuring that teams are no longer structured on the model that left riders without adequate mentoring, support and supervision.
UCI renews three World Tour stage licences
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has renewed UCI World Tour licences for three events.
Fernando Alonso buys Euskadi cycling team – report
Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has bought the licence of World Tour cycling team Euskaltel-Euskadi.
Unions want CAS to intervene in UCI elections
Five cycling unions want the Court for Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to intervene in the dispute over whether International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid should be allowed to re-stand in the election.