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The team made headlines in 2020 when it appeared that backers agreed to buy the WorldTour license of the Australia-backed GreenEdge franchise for $7 million. 

Quintana facing uncertain future in wake of appeal denial: 'Life goes on, the storm will pass, and we continue looking forward.'

French team miss the initial deadline set by the UCI but have time to complete the application.

World Anti-Doping Agency to launch a new module to detect human growth hormone.

Quintana is hoping for a quick resolution to the case in his favor so he can try to secure a spot on a WorldTour team for 2023.

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

The UCI is bringing in some changes for the women's peloton, but we still have to wait until 2025 for a separate U23 world championships race.

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.

The Portuguese cycling federation confirmed it will extend the application of the biological passport to all national teams in 2023.

'To me the UCI lost all credibility. They showed that they don’t give a damn,' Jumbo-Visma rider tells VeloNews.

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 UCI said adjustments will be made in future editions of the worlds following complaints in Wollongong.

The Afghan women racers will complete two laps of a 28.5km circuit near the UCI headquarters.

David Lappartient says that there needs to be a 'balance' between how points are allocated in races.

Van Vleuten's road world championship victory stands, with her wallet a little lighter.

Freedom of the press called into question after UCI president described journalist as an ‘Australian sipping beer [who] can continue to write bad things about the UCI.'

UCI president David Lappartient welcomes WADA decision to ban tramadol from 2024.

Backers of Gianni Savio's long-running team have not met required UCI financial guarantees for 2023, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Sprinters might see some gold at the end of the rainbow race in Glasgow as worlds routes confirmed for 2023.

Powerful painkiller will be added to WADA's prohibited list in 2024, while cannabis can still trigger a sanction.

Relegation is 'not nice' but 'it is sport' says David Lappartient.

How a sleepy steel town became one of just 20 Bike Cities in the world.

Quintana hasn't raced since the Tour de France in the wake of the bombshell allegations leveled by the UCI.

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.

With relegation looming for Israel-Premier Tech, the team's owner is ready to fight for their future.

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

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.

From August 3-13, 2023, 13 UCI World Championships will be combined into one mega-event.

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

The Colombian star will not start the Vuelta to fight tramadol charges even though he is allowed to race under UCI rules.

Colombian star vows to take legal fight to CAS after UCI strips him of his 2022 Tour de France sixth place.

Officials say the new, integrated calendar will bring many of the off-road disciplines 'under the same tent.'

Spanish grand tour adopting same COVID-19 rules applied during the Tour de France this summer.

The former world champion is not happy.

Governing body says no signs of hidden motors have been detected.

Neither rider is in the top-20 and both will face further testing prior to Tuesday's stage 16.

The news comes as relief for the riders in the peloton who could have faced expulsion from the race.

UCI officials will scan and test bikes before and after each stage during the Tour using improved technology.

The door is open for COVID positive riders to stay in the peloton, too.

'In view of the evolution of the international health situation and on the eve of the Tour, it has become necessary to reinforce measures in force.'

Governing body urges against use of sleeved number fixation systems on jerseys and racesuits due to visibility issues.

The UCI sent a letter to teams requesting they cease using number sleeves.

The first major revision since 2020 will come into effect on July 1.

The Veneto region in northeast Italy will host the first UCI worlds in October. Also, the Gree-Tour of Guangxi is canceled and RideLondon Classique put on notice.

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.

Exclusive interview with the UCI president on all matters doping and the fight for clean cycling.

Tensions rise in wake of racing ban between cycling's governing body and the former Russian-backed team.

CPA and officials press the UCI to find a solution for the riders and unveil a blue bracelet to raise awareness.

Peak aero or history repeating itself? What the latest prototype bikes, Ironman and the fashion industry tell us about a new crop of aero bikes.

The new jig developed in conjuction with BikeFitting.com is said to offer accuracy, reliability, and quicker testing.

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

While chasing back from a flat tire, Balsamo took help from her team car — and was thrown out of the race.

According to the UCI president, Paris-Roubaix owner ASO is also open to the idea of moving the cobbled classic out of its long-standing spot in April.

Dozens of female athletes sign letter to the UCI earlier this week criticizing its current policy on transgender inclusion.

Do no positive tests mean no credibility? Exclusive interview with the UCI president on what it means if the ITA isn’t catching WorldTour cheats.

There is not a formal UCI policy on defibrillators as Italian rider continues with recovery.

British Cycling calls for ‘coalition’ after last-minute decision on trans rider’s eligibility.

‘One rider was arrested and beaten. Others were visited by the Taliban. We need to raise the funds to safeguard them and try and get them out,’ said evacuation coordinator.

Team management says a sponsor search continues, but it decided to stop its racing program Sunday following UCI ban on its Russian backers.

Only one qualifier is in the US, while the location and date for UCI Gravel Worlds is still not announced.

Each team that receives a WorldTour license in 2023 ensures its future for at least three years.

UCI drops talk of dropping droppers ban with statement drop on droppers dropping in races

Governing body confirms approval of use of dropper posts in road racing, 'subject to the minimum 5cm setback rule.'

'The UCI promptly requested information from the team and shall require updated information,' the governing body tells VeloNews.

Sports is absolutely a valid venue for sanctions against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the UCI’s current approach is a mess.

British Cycling is pushing for the suspension of the Russian and Belarusian Federations, management committee members, and riders.

'I am totally against this war and all my thoughts are with the Ukrainian people' says Ineos Grenadiers rider.

Who is Igor Makarov, and how deep does his influence in cycling go? 

The UCI stopped short of banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from racing for trade teams.

Russian and Belarusian athletes can carry on competing as the sport's governing body takes action.

Team are late with January wages but would not comment on the matter.

"The Olympic Movement is united in its mission to contribute to peace through sport and to unite the world in peaceful competition beyond all political disputes."

The UCI says that it 'firmly condemns the violation of international law and of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.'

Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked quick indignation from many major sport governing bodies, and the UCI vows no events in Russia.

Ever been to Yuzzu Houffa or Gravel Wish One? We haven't, either.

The UCI president has signed on for an eight-year term.

The Flandrian worlds proved a staggering success for all involved – but things aren't always rosy for those behind rainbow jersey races.