The Week in Bike #48 – Grossly Disproportionate
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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.
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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
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Brian Cookson says negotiations regarding the overhaul of cycling's calendar are ongoing between the UCI, race organizers, and teams
The UCI's licensing commission is due to announce its decision on what to do with Astana's racing license on Wednesday
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Brian Cookson tells VeloNews the cycling governing body wants to see Italian court documents before issuing Astana a 2015 racing license
The UCI's plans for reform remain vague after a stakeholder meeting in Montreux, Switzerland
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In a Thursday announcement, UCI confirms 16 WorldTour teams, but says that Astana's license is still under review due to doping concerns
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"Spartacus" would like to see the UCI hold two records, representing the old and new bike regulations
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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
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In part of an interview with VeloNews senior writer Matthew Beaudin, UCI president Brian Cookson discusses Lance Armstrong and redemption
USA Cycling says that, under WADA code, Armstrong's lifetime ban prohibits him from riding in the USA Cycling-sanctioned gran fondo
UCI and WADA will fight Czech Olympic Committee's decision to acquit Kreuziger following his 2011-2012 biological passport anomalies
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UCI president Brian Cookson discusses the Astana situation, noting it could have a profound impact on the team's future
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UCI says the Kazakhstan-based squad will receive additional scrutiny due to two recent EPO positives
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In a press conference at world championships, Cookson says that the anti-doping movement is making progress
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New tribunal will not involve national federations, will start in 2015, comprised of anti-doping experts
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UCI chief Cookson wants Vinokourov and Riis to speak, says he's “delighted” that Lance Armstrong has testified to the commission
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The UCI is expanding its cooperative net in the anti-doping fight
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The UCI president says the way in which TUE requests are handled will be changed following the Chris Froome controversy
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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
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Cycling's world governing body moves to allow track-legal equipment for the hour record
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Former Cannondale rider calls cycling's anti-doping system into question over his 15-month suspension
The UCI chief says he wants to engage viewers more and provide an inside look at the peloton
The former UCI chief has wide-ranging recommendations for growing the business side of professional cycling
Tech giant Google partners with UCI and will introduce its smart optics on the road at the Giro d'Italia
UCI president says track cycling could fit into Winter Olympic program and warns other sports over doping
U.S. federation asks its members to assist in the CIRC investigation of doping in cycling between 1998 and 2013
Four networks have picked up the broadcast package, and the UCI says it is in talks with others
An audit concluded that the UCI’s anti-doping practices are working, but changes will be made
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UCI president Brian Cookson acknowledged the limitations of the CIRC, while encouraging those with knowledge of doping to come forward
Cycling's independent commission is a big step toward repairing the sport, but Steve Maxwell points out a number of shortcomings in its charter
Reform commission offers incentives to witnesses that come forward in a closed-door investigation — and consequences for those that don't
Cycling's independent commission is offering reduced sanctions for riders and others offering evidence in its review
USA Cycling chief says he wants a full resolution to the rule barring professionals from unsanctioned events
UCI's oversight group approves 2014-15 Cyclocross World Cup calendar, technology committee appointments
UCI chief says he won't contact the banned American directly, but would welcome his involvement in the forthcoming independent review
UCI boss says all ideas are on the table as the governing body examines the WorldTour and other road calendars
"This is a priority for the UCI and is part of our goal to rebuild trust in our sport," one official tells VeloNews
Armstrong reportedly asked for amnesty, but he says the UCI has not contacted him
UCI President Brian Cookson reveals the three-member panel that will examine cycling's past
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The UCI says it routinely checks samples for clenbuterol, rebutting rumors that the Tour of Beijing did without tests for the drug
Spaniard developing new team meets behind closed doors with UCI president, Spanish cycling officials
The UCI is reexamining its regulations limiting technology development
Europcar, Trek Factory Racing among 18-team top division for 2014
UCI president says new revenue model for teams is needed, but new cycling league is not the answer right now
Verbruggen releases file with details surrounding Lance Amstrong's 1999 Tour positives for corticosteroids