Velon interview pt I: CEO Bartlett on how group can transform cycling
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UCI
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.
Cancellara unhappy with new hour record regulations
"Spartacus" would like to see the UCI hold two records, representing the old and new bike regulations
Reactions to minimum wage and contract violations
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Sweeping calendar changes edging toward reality
Major changes to the UCI's lineup of teams and races are edging closer to reality as the UCI presses its agenda of a leaner system
In Cyclocross, All Fun Is Local
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UCI president: ‘Potential’ for Armstrong redemption
In part of an interview with VeloNews senior writer Matthew Beaudin, UCI president Brian Cookson discusses Lance Armstrong and redemption
USA Cycling: Under WADA Code, Armstrong cannot ride Hincapie fondo
USA Cycling says that, under WADA code, Armstrong's lifetime ban prohibits him from riding in the USA Cycling-sanctioned gran fondo
UCI, WADA to appeal Kreuziger case to Court of Arbitration for Sport
UCI and WADA will fight Czech Olympic Committee's decision to acquit Kreuziger following his 2011-2012 biological passport anomalies
I Did UCI Races In Jersey And Didn’t Get Totally Smashed
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Armstrong Qui Tam case: Landis and US Government granted permission to seek documents from UCI
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Did The Mafia Force Pantani To Lose ’99 Giro?
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Cookson on the ‘serious’ Astana issue and the MPCC
UCI president Brian Cookson discusses the Astana situation, noting it could have a profound impact on the team's future
Astana License Under Review
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UCI requests review of Astana’s WorldTour licence as third rider linked to team tests positive
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UDPATE: UCI warns Astana, announces 2015 WorldTour teams
UCI says the Kazakhstan-based squad will receive additional scrutiny due to two recent EPO positives
SAIDS confirms that deadline for appeal in Impey probenecid case has not yet passed
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What went wrong with the Tour of Beijing
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Cycling boss Cookson cracking down on doping
In a press conference at world championships, Cookson says that the anti-doping movement is making progress
WADA confirms support for new anti-doping tribunal announced by UCI
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Home Court Advantage Ends for Riders Accused of Doping
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End to national federations judging their own athletes as UCI announces new anti-doping tribunal
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UCI announces changes to anti-doping judgements
New tribunal will not involve national federations, will start in 2015, comprised of anti-doping experts
Ulissi returns to racing but is then sidelined again after UCI requests disciplinary measures be taken
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No Vuelta for Kreuziger as CAS upholds provisional suspension
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WADA says that provisional suspension handed to Kreuziger doesn’t contravene its anti-doping code
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In the news: UCI chief Brian Cookson wants Astana’s Alexandr Vinokourov to testify
UCI chief Cookson wants Vinokourov and Riis to speak, says he's “delighted” that Lance Armstrong has testified to the commission
Audio: UCI president Cookson rejects any suggestion of Makarov shielding Menchov
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Menchov given two year ban, disqualified from three Tours de France
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UCI, Antidoping Switzerland agree on bio passport cooperation
The UCI is expanding its cooperative net in the anti-doping fight
UCI reacts to TUE criticism in Froome case, promises changes
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UCI to bolster TUE procedures in wake of Froome fiasco
The UCI president says the way in which TUE requests are handled will be changed following the Chris Froome controversy
French newspaper claims UCI hasn’t followed WADA’s rules over TUE approval
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UCI accused of allowing Froome unfair use of corticosteroids
The UCI has been accused of giving British rider Chris Froome an unfair advantage in April's Tour of Romandie by allowing him to use a corticosteroid
UCI says CADF will address Froome’s calls for more testing at Mount Teide
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UCI changes hour record regulations, allows modern track bikes
Cycling's world governing body moves to allow track-legal equipment for the hour record
Rogers cleared but questions about clenbuterol remain
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Agostini gives up on cycling in letter over doping suspension
Former Cannondale rider calls cycling's anti-doping system into question over his 15-month suspension
Cookson mulls idea of putting cameras on bikes during races
The UCI chief says he wants to engage viewers more and provide an inside look at the peloton
Former cycling boss Verbruggen offers suggestions for growth
The former UCI chief has wide-ranging recommendations for growing the business side of professional cycling
UCI commission to recommend Google Glass use on WorldTour
Tech giant Google partners with UCI and will introduce its smart optics on the road at the Giro d'Italia
Cookson: IOC should mull sports overhaul
UCI president says track cycling could fit into Winter Olympic program and warns other sports over doping
USA Cycling brass asks members to contribute to doping inquiry
U.S. federation asks its members to assist in the CIRC investigation of doping in cycling between 1998 and 2013
UCI to broadcast nine women’s Road World Cup races in 2014
Four networks have picked up the broadcast package, and the UCI says it is in talks with others
UCI to make changes to anti-doping program following audit
An audit concluded that the UCI’s anti-doping practices are working, but changes will be made
Should the Oceania Tour and Asia Tour be merged?
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The UCI Oceania Tour explained
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Cookson: CIRC is navigating complex and difficult waters
UCI president Brian Cookson acknowledged the limitations of the CIRC, while encouraging those with knowledge of doping to come forward
Op-Ed: Cycling’s review commission is a step forward, but it isn’t enough
Cycling's independent commission is a big step toward repairing the sport, but Steve Maxwell points out a number of shortcomings in its charter
Independent commission offers many carrots, few sticks to former dopers
Reform commission offers incentives to witnesses that come forward in a closed-door investigation — and consequences for those that don't
Inquiry commission urges riders with doping pasts to come forward
Cycling's independent commission is offering reduced sanctions for riders and others offering evidence in its review
USA Cycling welcomes suspension of ‘forbidden races’ rule
USA Cycling chief says he wants a full resolution to the rule barring professionals from unsanctioned events
UCI committee approves range of initiatives, including equipment committee
UCI's oversight group approves 2014-15 Cyclocross World Cup calendar, technology committee appointments
Cookson opens door for Armstrong ban reduction
UCI chief says he won't contact the banned American directly, but would welcome his involvement in the forthcoming independent review
Cookson confirms calendar review underway
UCI boss says all ideas are on the table as the governing body examines the WorldTour and other road calendars
UCI to spend more than $3 million on internal inquiry
"This is a priority for the UCI and is part of our goal to rebuild trust in our sport," one official tells VeloNews
Report: Armstrong will not take part in truth commission
Armstrong reportedly asked for amnesty, but he says the UCI has not contacted him
UCI names members of independent commission
UCI President Brian Cookson reveals the three-member panel that will examine cycling's past
Interview with Brian Cookson
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UCI says ‘all samples’ checked for clenbuterol
The UCI says it routinely checks samples for clenbuterol, rebutting rumors that the Tour of Beijing did without tests for the drug
UCI chief Cookson, Formula One driver Alonso meet in Madrid
Spaniard developing new team meets behind closed doors with UCI president, Spanish cycling officials
Must Read: UCI signals technology shift with Katsanis appointment
The UCI is reexamining its regulations limiting technology development
UCI approves 18 teams for its top division in 2014
Europcar, Trek Factory Racing among 18-team top division for 2014
Must Read: Cookson cool on ‘breakaway league’
UCI president says new revenue model for teams is needed, but new cycling league is not the answer right now
Verbruggen releases ‘facts’ regarding Armstrong 1999 positives
Verbruggen releases file with details surrounding Lance Amstrong's 1999 Tour positives for corticosteroids
Verbruggen on Armstrong’s cover-up claims: ‘Nonsense’
Former UCI chief tells VeloNews that Armstrong's claims over the 1999 cortisone test are false
UCI news: A woman on every commission; two commissions suspended
UCI President Brian Cookson is "delighted" by new mandate
Cookson: Truth commission coming in early 2014
UCI president says the long-awaited inquiry into doping in cycling will happen in early 2014
UCI confirms nine ProTeams, requires nine others to see License Commission
Governing body confirms just half of the WorldTour roster for 2014
Must Read: Investigators seized McQuaid’s laptop, documents
Working for Brian Cookson, investigators seized computers and documents from the UCI headquarters in September
Must Read: UCI loses court battle over points
Governing body must count points from riders returning after doping bans
In first public statement as UCI president, Cookson makes more changes
The Briton says the UCI has dropped its legal case against Irish journalist Paul Kimmage
UCI confirms ProTeam, Pro Continental registrations for 2014
Europcar is targeting the WorldTour in 2014
Longtime legal counsel out at UCI
Architect behind the UCI Constitution, multiple legal battles leaves the sport's governing body
Gaudry Q&A: Reflecting on the UCI vote with its first female vice president
Tracy Gaudry is the UCI's first woman appointed as vice president and she spoke with VeloNews about the dramatic vote to depose Pat McQuaid
New UCI chief Brian Cookson names 3 VPs
Brian Cookson wastes no time in starting to change the course of world cycling's governing body
Tour of Britain organizers irate over event’s status
The Tour of Britain remains a third-tier event for 2014, and organizers aren't happy about it
Cookson wins UCI presidency after Machiavellian drama
Brian Cookson wins UCI presidency after months of controversy and last-minute drama in the halls Machiavelli once walked
Cookson wins UCI presidential election over McQuaid
British Cycling president takes 24-18 victory over incumbent Pat McQuaid after months of contentious politicking
Americas: The swing state of the UCI election for president
Friday's vote for UCI president will likely come down to a split among the federations in the Western Hemisphere
Must Reads: Cookson ‘subversive,’ McQuaid counters blocked
Cookson, McQuaid continue posturing ahead of Friday's UCI presidential election