UCI announces list of 19 teams eligible for 2020 WorldTour
All 18 teams for the 2019 WorldTour meet criteria for WorldTour license, with second-tier Cofidis also making the cut for 2020.
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Analysis: Examining the UCI WorldTour model a decade after its launch
It's been a decade since the WorldTour started — what's changed? Not a lot, at least at first glance
New races across the globe in UCI’s 2020 race calendar
New events on both the men's and women's side in recently-released schedule as UCI begins wave of reforms.
Riis downplays rumors as UCI, teams meet over WorldTour future
Reports of Bjarne Riis's return make waves as teams and the UCI huddle to create WorldTour road map for 2020
Tour of California: How wide American roads shape the race
The Tour of California's wide roadways have an enormous impact on the way that riders tackle the race
Status quo as UCI confirms WorldTour licenses for 2019
The UCI keeps the same 18 teams at the WorldTour level for 2019, but the Pro Continental level sees some changes.
The weekly spin: The fallacy of a season long WorldTour narrative
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2018 World Tour Bikes Ranked
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Bikes of the 2018 WorldTour
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Cannondale-Drapac riders entertaining other offers as team faces uncertain future
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UCI announces 2018 rule changes including eight-man teams for Grand Tours, 176 rider peloton limit for all races
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Remembering Super Prestige Pernod, the season-long battle for title of best rider in the world
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Why are teams winning — or not so much?
All 18 WorldTour teams now count at least one victory in their books for 2017. But why are the top teams winning, or not, so much?
2017 Paris-Nice Video Race Highlights
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THE WEEK AHEAD: FRANCE, MALAYSIA & ABU DHABI
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CyclingTips podcast, Episode 26: Understanding the global expansion of the UCI WorldTour
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Bikes of the 2017 WorldTour
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UCI announces reformed points system for 2017 and beyond, will reward more riders in events
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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.
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.
2017 Peloton to be Reduced in Major Races
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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.
VN Show: Fabian sings! Bill Walton gets his giant bike back
On this week's VeloNews Show, we say goodbye to Fabian Cancellara and remember his best moments. Plus, NBA legend Bill Walton lost his bike en route to Hawaii. Don't worry, he got it back.
WorldTour lite? Participation not mandatory for UCI WorldTeams at 10 new WorldTour events
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Dimension Data set to remain in WorldTour as UCI increases maximum number of teams
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Opinion: 11 suggestions the UCI should implement to improve the WorldTour
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Peter Sagan: Top Rider in the World
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#PelotonShorts: Il Lombardia, The 2016 WT Season Finale
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Lachlan Morton to ride with Dimension Data in 2017
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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.
Love it or hate it, the WorldTour is working as intended
The WorldTour points system isn’t perfect, but it’s basically doing what it’s supposed to be doing
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.
Tour of California added to 2017 WorldTour calendar
UCI expands its men's WorldTour calendar to include 10 new races, such as Tour of California, Strade Bianche, and Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
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.
Lotto-Soudal, At Your Service
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Tour of Turkey, Cookson undeterred after rocky 2016 race
UCI's Brian Cookson reiterates support for race's WorldTour bid amid declining team support and increasing security risks.
Is the Amgen Tour of California caught in a battle between the UCI, ASO, and China’s richest man?
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UCI hails high demand from organisers for future WorldTour licences
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Contador Considers World Tour Team
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UCI announces new World Ranking system for 2016
Cycling's governing body unveils a rolling ranking system that will take into account results from across the cycling calendar
Velon underlines backing for AIGCP, UCI in WorldTour reform, while hints of frustration amongst riders emerge
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Vaughters: Tour owner ASO ‘is the big playground bully’
The Tour de France is a formidable weapon in ASO's power struggle with the UCI and its WorldTeams, says Cannondale boss Jonathan Vaughters.
UCI says it ‘remains committed to WorldTour reforms’ despite ASO’s rejection
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ASO to withdraw Tour de France and other events from UCI WorldTour calendar
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Explaining the UCI’s WorldTour reform
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UCI announces 18 WorldTour teams, says four Pro Continental squads still awaiting approval
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Astana Granted 2016 World Tour License
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Astana’s licencing scrutiny ends as UCI names teams approved in first wave of WorldTour and Pro Continental licences
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Dimension Data gets its date in front of UCI Licence Commission; Cookson feels team is logical choice for WorldTour place
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Ryder: Team Dimension Data is physically and financially ready to go WorldTour
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UCI WorldTour points championship — what does it mean?
Alejandro Valverde won another WorldTour points championship title on Sunday, but did anyone really care?
WorldTour reforms are on their way, but what do they mean for rider contracts and the transfer market?
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Three year WorldTour licences and new races amongst new reform of cycling announced by UCI
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UCI approves reforms for men’s pro cycling
UCI announces it will implement longer-term WorldTeam licenses, stricter anti-doping rules, add WorldTour races, and reform points system.
MTN-Qhubeka may wait until 2017 season for WorldTour licence goal
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Racing for WorldTour points creates chaos where there should be order
WorldTour points may help the UCI crown a champion at the end of the season, but they can result in conflicts of interest in the peloton
Cannondale-Garmin Goes Camping in Mallorca
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10 Takeaways From The Tour Down Under
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2015 WorldTour Whips
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Martin Targets Yellow and Rainbow Stripes in 2015
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Etixx – Quick-Step Shows the World How to Launch a Cycling Team
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French Teams Dominate Tour Wildcard Selections
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Nibali Reveals Preparation for 2015 Tour de France Showdown
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Confident Quintana Talking Tour Victory
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Trek Shows off New Jersey on Instagram First
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Cannondale Garmin Pro Cycling Team Launch
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AIGCP managing director Eisenga says 2017 UCI WorldTour reform deadline ‘a challenge’
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Uran Plans Ambitious Giro-Tour Double in 2015
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A Look Back at a Year of Transition on the World Tour
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The Week in Bike #48 – Grossly Disproportionate
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Astana Granted World Tour License
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Jens Voigt to Remain with Trek Factory Racing as Consultant
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Analysis: Will the UCI throw the book at Astana? And will it matter?
In all reality, a downgrade to Pro Continental would be a toothless formality, but it may be the only option the UCI has at this point
The Week in Bike #47 – Who Pays?
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Stacked Field Announced for 2015 Tour of Oman
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AT HOME WITH JONATHAN VAUGHTERS: PART 1
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Fifth Astana Rider Fails Drug Test
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Reactions to minimum wage and contract violations
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Astana Gets Popped Again
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Froome Hints Tour May be 2015 Objective After All
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