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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.
Back-room drama set to spice up road worlds
With the UCI pushing a major reform agenda and the CPA presidency up for election, extra intrigue surrounds the 2018 world championships.
Guillén: Reduction of Vuelta race days not on horizon
Vuelta boss believes in nurturing the sport from the bottom up rather than imposing limits
Teams tell UCI they won’t accept reduction to 15 squads
Representatives from the top pro teams told the UCI they will not accept a proposal to drop the number of WorldTour teams from 18 to 15.
McQuaid warns that UCI reforms will give ASO upper hand
Based on his experience as UCI president, Pat McQuaid says the latest round of reforms will favor Tour de France and other race organizers.
Teams balk at UCI’s proposed Tour de France qualifying rules
A key meeting this Wednesday in Madrid could create a rift between teams and cycling's governing body.
Pro riders’ association and UCI push Aqua Blue Sport to honour commitments
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Why the best parts are missing from the Tokyo 2020 women’s road race course
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Inside the UCI’s plan to combat motorized cheating
The UCI hopes to prevent mechanical fraud, and new technology allows it to leave no bike unscanned.
Analysis: WADA appears to contradict UCI over Froome case decision
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Froome, Cardoso cases reveal cracks in UCI’s system
Two cases involving riders at opposite ends of the peloton in terms of power and influence shake the anti-doping system to its core.
UCI says no reasoned decision will be released for Froome case, elaborates on related topics
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Got questions about the Froome case? UCI tries to clear the air
After the UCI dropped the anti-doping case with Chris Froome, a cloud of questions lingered.
Opinion: Why WADA and the UCI’s handling of the Froome case is damaging to sport
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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?
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
Check out Anne-Marije Rook's author page.
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.