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This is Part 2 from Jonathan Vaughters on the relegation battle and how to improve the current system.

In Part 1 of a series, Jonathan Vaughters writes about the relegation battle and how the team managed the tightrope.

Arkéa-Samsic has been muted on the rider market despite its likely move into the WorldTour ranks for 2023.

Yates posted one of his best seasons despite a crash and a case of COVID-19 knocking him out at the grand tours.

Going into this week's racing, less than 200 UCI points separate the bottom four teams in the 'safe zone' among the WorldTour rankings.

The one-day WorldTour races and public rides were shelved in 2021 and 2022.

Aussie team among five squads racing for four spots in closing weeks of WorldTour relegation battle.

EF Education-EasyPost and Cofidis score some breathing room in the relegation battle with some hot results in Italy.

Teams are not letting riders go to worlds, sick riders are being forced to race, everyone is in a desperate chase for points — here's how relegation is playing out.

Israel Premier Tech owner threatens legal action if UCI imposes relegation rules.

Race comes down to five-rider sprint.

Aussie ace wanted the win but came away happy with some vital UCI points: 'Second place is a lot of points and I'm happy with my sprint.'

Cycling governing body knocks back suggestions it will backtrack on its plans to award the next round of WorldTour licenses based on team rankings.

North America's only WorldTour races are back following a two-year hiatus with COVID with a superstar field.

Report: Spanish cycling federation considering sanctioning riders who refuse to race worlds or not even sending a team to Wollongong.

Despite offers from other teams, the Colombian star penned a three-year deal to stay with the French squad destined for the WorldTour in 2023.

The closing weeks and months in the men's 2022 racing calendar will be fraught with riders and teams fighting to secure their respective futures.

Valverde's ride during the Vuelta could determine the WorldTour future of Spanish stalwarts.

Pat McQuaid says relegation risk is rife with pitfalls that could hurt teams and riders and perhaps even backfire in the fight against doping.

Wout van Aert says WorldTour relegation system is 'contradictory' as squeezed teams chase any points available.

Óscar Pujol said two teams offered him a roster spot if he paid 12,000 to 40,000 euros.

Aussie sprinter not looking to change if team loses elite status, says agent.

There is suddenly real danger in poor performance.

‘In my opinion, we are already at the level of the WorldTour, but it's easier just to be in it,’ says Van der Poel.

UCI in discussion with teams over measures to level the financial playing field: ‘There has to be a balanced battlefield.’

'In every race we’re going after UCI points to make sure that the team can step up to WorldTour in 2023' says British rider.

More teams decline World Tour invites in the hunt for World Tour status.

Tour de Hoody: A string of guaranteed start spots takes the edge off teams holding out for a Tour de France miracle.

Hot off a big-win season with Ineos Grenadiers, the Briton’s goal will be to carry the momentum in 2022 as he races more often in the WorldTour.

Major changes could take place at Ineos, UAE Team Emirates, and other WorldTour teams

Race organizers confirm the 20 starting teams, with Cofidis opting out of the men's WorldTour opener.

A look at UCI WorldTour team wins — and trends — from 2012 through 2021.

Start-up roster includes 12 riders as management vows to build up Chinese racing.

The raw number of U.S. riders is decreasing in the sport's top flight, but those that remain are capable of winning the biggest races

Tour de Hoody: Here are five things that will make the 2022 racing season one worth remembering.

Check out Ronan Mc Laughlin's author page.

The 80th edition of the 'Race to the Sun' follows a familiar blueprint .

The Argentine stage race set for late January is the latest event forced to cancel due to the ongoing pandemic.

Arrival of Giant gives Aussie-backed WorldTour teams new stability going into franchise's second decade.

Two of the top WorldTour teams slot in the final pieces of their respective rosters for 2022 with younger riders.

Veteran Australian is holding out for a late-hour contract and hopes to land something by late January.

The team unveiled its new kit inspired in part by US collegiate sports.

Team boss Douglas Ryder thanked riders and staffers, aims to return to WorldTour status in 2023.

Latest spike in the omicron variant is casting a chill on the peloton just when many hoped the 2022 season could return to normal.

Part 1: The men's and women's WorldTour endured a world pandemic, but will the sport ever be the same?

With COVID-19 sidelining racing in Australia, the UAE Tour will open the WorldTour for the second year in a row.

The careers and futures of dozens of riders, sport directors, mechanics, soigneurs, and staffers are hanging in the balance. 

Top women's league will grow to 14, while Peter Sagan will have to earn his ticket to the Tour de France in 2022.

The men's WorldTour calendar ended with a sputter this weekend, but it's during the backroom deals where the real race is on.

Team officials confirm NextHash will not be title sponsor in 2022 but vow team will race next season as search for partners continues.

African-registered team still looking secure its sponsors for 2022, but UCI deadlines force them to release riders from contracts.

Belgian designer and cycling fan Stijn Dossche has again designed mash-up jerseys for WorldTour cycling teams.

For better or worse? The absence of race radios in Olympic competition shaped the outcome of the women's road race in a big way.

From supermarkets to SIM cards, these brands are looking for a return on their investment this Tour de France.

Howes hopes to finally make the U.S. Olympic team after several close calls.

Dutch-based club aiming to disrupt cycling's traditional business model by bringing racing directly to its fans.

New calendar dates awarded to UCI WorldTour events seeking to be on the current year's calendar.

Sarah Gigante defends TT crown, with Plapp expected to fast-track into the WorldTour after Tokyo Games.

Despite some short-term hiccups, UCI president hopeful 2021 racing season will not require major rescheduling.

Spanish grand tour will return to 21 stages for 2021 following reduced COVID edition last year.

Race drawing likes of Chris Froome, Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar as officials press on with February dates.

Aussie team sees new management, equipment sponsors ahead of 2021 season.

A wave of early season cancelations and worsening health conditions in Europe have pro teams on edge again.

The prominently featured Qhubeka hands are ‘key symbol in illustrating that bicycle beneficiaries are receiving a hand up.’

Despite postponements at Mallorca and Murcia, Clásica de Almería confirms WorldTour lineup that also includes Rally Cycling.

Tour Down Under director Stuart O'Grady discusses the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 race.

Teams are re-creating COVID-19 'race bubbles' at camps across Spain.

The February stage race was the first WorldTour event impacted by COVID-19 one year ago.

Fran Ventoso latest WorldTour pro to hang up cleats.

Door opens for Mathieu van der Poel to race Tour de France as his Alpecin-Fenix team will have entry to all WorldTour races.

‘Riders Union’ hopes to serve as new link between peloton and stakeholders.

New-look jersey marks 'new chapter' for French team with co-sponsors Citroën and Ag2r committed through 2025.

Teams will be permitted to expand to 32 for next year, dropping to 31 for 2022, and then back to 30 in 2023.

A half-dozen WorldTour teams among squads across all levels changing jerseys and colors for 2021.

Recruits include Edvald Boasson Hagen and a trio of French stars as team inches toward WorldTour status.

Contract extensions with Guillaume Boivin and Reto Hollenstein close out team with arrival of Chris Froome and Michael Woods.

South African team continues to fill out its roster with arrival of new sponsors for next season.

Officials confirm team will remain in WorldTour despite departure of several high-profile riders.

This week we discuss how the delay caused by COVID-19 has impacted the transfer market. Then, Lauren Stephens joins the podcast to talk Zwift racing and winning in Europe.

Teams are waiting longer to sign contracts for 2021, and riders without contracts are getting nervous.