The Week in Bike #48 – Grossly Disproportionate
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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.
UCI chief Cookson: ‘Vinokourov needs to open up’
UCI President Brian Cookson says the Astana boss should meet with the UCI to discuss his doping past in the wake of the team's five doping positives
Astana Granted World Tour License
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COOKSON ON THE ASTANA AFFAIR
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Cookson: Calendar reform ‘still a work in progress’
Brian Cookson says negotiations regarding the overhaul of cycling's calendar are ongoing between the UCI, race organizers, and teams
Cookson defends UCI’s response to doping amid brewing Astana storm
The UCI's licensing commission is due to announce its decision on what to do with Astana's racing license on Wednesday
Ferrari Responds To Gazzetta Story
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UCI requests CONI documents as Astana case heats up
Brian Cookson tells VeloNews the cycling governing body wants to see Italian court documents before issuing Astana a 2015 racing license
No details yet from UCI on sweeping reform
The UCI's plans for reform remain vague after a stakeholder meeting in Montreux, Switzerland
Report: Banned Doping Doctor Met with Astana
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The Week in Bike #47 – Who Pays?
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ARD anti-doping journalist Seppelt: if asked, I’ll speak to the CIRC about UCI and Contador
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UCI confirms women’s World Cup event in US in 2015, bigger plans globally for 2016
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UCI withholds Astana WorldTour license — for now
In a Thursday announcement, UCI confirms 16 WorldTour teams, but says that Astana's license is still under review due to doping concerns
AT HOME WITH JONATHAN VAUGHTERS: PART 2
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Fifth Astana Rider Fails Drug Test
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Velon interview pt I: CEO Bartlett on how group can transform cycling
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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