Here’s the rule most pro riders are breaking … but not really
The UCI's rule on sock height is one of many vague regulations that seem silly. Why even bother with rules like this one?
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UCI
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the international governing body for the sport of cycling, based in Switzerland. It oversees world championships for road, mountain bike, track, and cyclocross disciplines, sanctions all major international competitions, and tabulates points rankings for the disciplines throughout the season, among other responsibilities.
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the international governing body for the sport of cycling, based in Switzerland. It oversees world championships for road, mountain bike, track, and cyclocross disciplines, sanctions all major international competitions, and tabulates points rankings for the disciplines throughout the season, among other responsibilities.
UCI bans Speed Gel after Lotto-Soudal’s use in Dauphiné TT
Cycling's governing body will not allow riders to race with the substance spread on their skin for the purpose of gaining aero benefits.
David Lappartient sets UCI and cycling on a new course
Recently elected UCI president David Lappartient brings political cunning and diplomatic prowess to usher cycling into new era.
Meet the woman who aims to change the UCI
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UCI implements mobile X-ray trailer to check for hidden motors
The UCI introduces a new mobile trailer that will be a comprehensive way for officials to check for motors on-site at pro races.
UCI launches fresh bid to root out mechanical dopers
The UCI will unveil a beefed-up set of measures and an arsenal of methods to detect so-called mechanical doping Wednesday.
UCI confirms time-gap rule, adds ‘TV jury’
For 2018, the UCI relaxed the time gap for splits in bunch sprints and added a “TV commissaire” who will monitor broadcasts for infractions.
Lappartient says he won’t do ASO’s bidding
New UCI president David Lappartient highlighted the fact that he works for the cycling federation, not Tour de France owner ASO.
Report: French judges open motor cheating inquiry
Two judges are reportedly following a money trail that could lead to "high-level" cyclists.
VN pod, ep. 62: Jeremy Whittle on how UCI catches cheaters
How will the UCI crack down on motor cheating? Why did it settle the case with Sagan over his Tour de France disqualification?
Sagan and UCI settle legal dispute, UCI to make changes to commissaire system
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The Sky trim: Will smaller teams make a difference?
Will smaller teams make for a safer and more dynamic Tour de France? Organizers hope so, but team bosses are skeptical.
Smaller fields and ‘true’ Women’s WorldTour teams are coming, says UCI
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McQuaid: Cookson was warned to stop delegating responsibilities
Former UCI president Brian Cookson shared too many of his responsibilities as head of the governing body, insiders told VeloNews.
Former Highroad manager Stapleton calls for dialogue on budget caps
Bob Stapleton, who serves on the USA Cycling board and the UCI's management committee, wants the playing field leveled.
New UCI boss Lappartient calls on organizers, TV to boost women’s cycling
The day after he was elected UCI president, David Lappartient said he would like to see women's cycling grow.
Lappartient will succeed Cookson as UCI president
Frenchman David Lappartient will succeed Briton Brian Cookson as UCI president after winning a landslide election on Thursday in Bergen.
UCI presidential race commentary: Cookson vs. Lappartient
The UCI presidential election is only one week away. The Outer Line evaluates the candidates and picks a favorite to lead cycling.
UCI rejects criticism of hidden motor tests, but Stade 2 report raises important questions
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Interview: UCI presidential candidate Lappartient aims to ramp up fight against hidden motors
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Cookson addresses equal prize money for women’s cycling
VeloNews caught up withUCI President Brian Cookson in Paris for a wide-ranging interview about the state of professional cycling.
Commentary: UCI’s lack of consistency in application of rules is unacceptable
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Banned at the start line: National rules on road disc brakes cause confusion
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UCI jury president defends Sagan decision
UCI jury president Philippe Mariën stands behind decision to disqualify Peter Sagan for 'endangering' Mark Cavendish in the stage 4 finish
UCI announces 2018 rule changes including eight-man teams for Grand Tours, 176 rider peloton limit for all races
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UCI cuts grand tour team sizes for 2018
The UCI says it will cut team sizes at the Tour de France and other grand tours in 2018. It says one fewer rider per team will improve safety.
France’s Lappartient declares he will run against Cookson in UCI presidential election
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Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen dead at 75
The longtime UCI president served at the top of the UCI between 1991 and 2005.
UCI driver classes aim to improve race convoy safety
With an eye to safety, the UCI rolls out more comprehensive training for race staffers who drive vehicles in the caravan.
In confirming his bid for second term as UCI president, Brian Cookson lays forth six-point plan
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Special rim-brake S-Works Roubaix framesets shine light on UCI’s opaque commercialization rules
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Route de France cancelled as UCI and organisers clash
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UCI president Cookson: UCI has tightened TUE rules
The UCI is issuing far less TUEs than it did before, now that president Brian Cookson has put tighter restrictions in place.
Video: Marianne Vos and Alexis Ryan on why they ride
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UCI begins to enforce new safety rules in Oman
A television motorcycle is benched for a day at Tour of Oman in keeping with the UCI's new, stricter rules for race vehicles.
Pro Rider’s Assoc Comes Out Against Disc Brake Testing
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Sexism and abuse in women’s cycling: A dozen pros share their experiences, anonymously
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UCI issues new guidelines to boost safety in the race convoy
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Ochowicz on UCI points: ‘It’s a step backward’
BMC Racing boss Jim Ochowicz says that although the new UCI points rules are simpler, they will burden the peloton's domestiques too much.
Make UCI rankings coherent again
We were pretty confused by the UCI's systems for WorldTour and World Rankings. Fortunately, they have been simplified. Allow us to explain.
Qatar worlds helped boost cycling enthusiasm in Middle East
The four Middle Eastern races will be strung together in 2017 for the "gulf swing."
RCS denies rumors of compromise on team cuts
Giro d'Italia director Mauro Vegni denies reports that race organizers have backed down on plans to cut team sizes for 2017 races.
UCI insists no reduction to team sizes in 2017
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Video: gymnastics meets fixed-gear bicycles at the UCI indoor cycling world championships
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Cycling insiders say it’s time for WorldTour race in China
Managers from the cycling world weigh in on the UCI's deal with Wanda Sports to stage a race in China starting next year.
Riders association: Race organizers aren’t committed to safety
The North American riders' association says race organizers aren't addressing true safety concerns with roster reduction plans.
Giro organizer: ‘Enough meetings, it’s time to make races safer’
The Giro's director says it is time for action, not meetings, which is why major race organizers are pushing to reduce the size of teams.
Trek boss: We know a war over team sizes will come to nothing
Trek – Segafredo boss Luca Guercilena is worried the proposed changes to team sizes will hamstring his team in grand tours, and he's not alone.
Explainer: The team size debacle
Everything you need to know to catch you up to speed on the unexpected decision to reduce team sizes for the 2017 season.
Ochowicz: ‘We barely get through a grand tour with nine’
Friday’s unilateral decision by race organizers to trim grand tour team sizes has BMC's Jim Ochowicz scratching his head.
Video: The best moments of the 2016 Women’s WorldTour
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17 WorldTour squads named; China’s TJ Sport on hold
UCI names 17 WorldTour teams for 2017 and 2018 but is still deliberating on whether Chinese outfit TJ Sport should be granted a license.
Continental thrift: Life on pro cycling’s global frontier
Far from the limelight of the WorldTour, the Continental Circuits are growing, improving, and giving more and more riders a pathway to the top.
Women’s race distance maximums increase in 2017 to accommodate ‘increased level of competitiveness’
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Billionaire Wang pushes for WorldTour-level Chinese race
Wang Jianlin tried to buy the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia, and now he's reportedly trying to form his own WorldTour race.
WorldTour maintains status quo with 18 teams — for now
The UCI announces it will keep cycling's top level filled with 18 teams for 2017, although that will be reduced to 16 by 2020.
Get Tough on Medical Exemptions, says Froome
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UCI expands women’s WorldTour with four new races
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UCI confirms restart of disc brake trial for 2017 season
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UCI rejects claims it obstructed motor testing at 2016 Tour de France
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Clash between teams and UCI heats up in Doha desert
The Association of Professional Cycling said it will "take whatever action is required to protect [teams'] economic rights."
UCI frustrations continue as WADA denies request to ban Tramadol
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Commentary: To prevent crashes, UCI should record GC times at 3km to go on sprint stages
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UCI’s plans to reduce WorldTour teams come under fire
With the WorldTour calendar finished for 2016, there is new scrutiny on the UCI's plans to chop 1-2 teams out of the top division.
Eneco Tour just made the 2017 WorldTour more complicated
The Eneco Tour results just made it harder for a few teams to get into the 2017 WorldTour, as four teams vie for three spots.
UCI to introduce new safety measures for race vehicles, barriers
After a season in which one rider died and others were injured in crashes with vehicles and obstacles, the UCI will make some changes.
Bahrain – Merida to UCI: Keep 18 teams in the WorldTour
The new squad registered in the Middle East is vying with several others for a spot in cycling's top level.
A call out for women to join a sports board and change the world
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UCI lobbying WADA to ban Tramadol
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Boycott averted, 10 WorldTour teams commit to world TTT championships
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Why Dimension Data’s place in the WorldTour is under threat
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WorldTour teams will skip TTT worlds to protest UCI
All 18 WorldTour teams will boycott the UCI's team time trial world championships due to grievances over required participation and expanded calendar.
Oleg Tinkov Slams Russia’s Rio Ban
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UCI President Brian Cookson on La Course, developing women’s cycling and Rio predictions
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Teams organization at odds with UCI over WorldTour reforms
UCI reforms hit roadblock as the AIGCP teams group announces its disagreement with expanded WorldTour schedule, required participation.
Tour Lab Capable of Detecting Micro-Dosing
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UCI on High-Alert for Motor Doping at TDF
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CyclingTips Podcast, Episode 4: On road disc brakes and the needs of amateur vs. pro cyclists
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