Tag: Brian Cookson
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Union Cycliste Internationale CADF collaboration
London, July 01, 2014: UKAD, CADF, UCI collaboration, The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has received the report of the Swiss Laboratory for Doping Analyses (LAD) with regards to the vial found by a spectator on the road of the latest Paris-Roubaix on April 13, 2014. The report states that “it…
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Brian Cookson confirms plans for World Cycling Centre Satellite in Central/South America
London, May 9, 2014: UCI President Brian Cookson today addressed the annual Confederacion Panamericana de Ciclismo [COPACI] Congress, attended by the cycling federations of the Americas, which is being held in Puebla, Mexico and coincides with the Pan-American Road Cycling Championships taking place in Puebla. As part of the COPACI Congress, the UCI has also…
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UCI presidential candidate Brian Cookson optimistic ahead of vote
Florence, Sept 25, 2013: With 48 hours to go until delegates vote to decide the next President of the UCI, candidate Brian Cookson is optimistic that there will be a mandate for change at Friday’s election. Speaking from Florence, Brian Cookson said: “I’m feeling confident heading into the last 48 hours of the campaign and…
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UCI Presidential candidate Brian Cookson
Zurich, Sept 15, 2013: UCI Presidential candidate Brian Cookson today presented to the National Federations of the European Cycling Union (UEC) where he outlined his vision to rebuild trust in the UCI, grow cycling worldwide and pledged that even if he were to be the sole candidate, he would only accept the UCI Presidency if…
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Brian Cookson outlines 10 point plan for in cycling
Aug 30, 2013: Brian Cookson, UCI Presidential Candidate, today unveiled a 10 point plan on how he would develop commercial growth in cycling if elected UCI President. Brian Cookson said today: “Cycling is a hugely popular sport, and there is a very large industry that goes with it. But it hasn’t developed as it could…
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Brian describes attempted change to election procedure
July 30, 2013: Following news of moves to change the UCI Presidency electoral procedure, Presidential Candidate, Brian Cookson, has said today: “The efforts to change the nomination and electoral process announced last night on behalf of the UCI Director General are a clear sign of desperation from the incumbent President, Pat McQuaid. “This latest twist…
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Candidate, to facilitate meeting to Tour de France
July 26, 2013: UCI Presidential Candidate Brian Cookson today confirmed that he is currently facilitating a meeting with ASO, the Tour de France owners, and leading female riders to explore the possibility of setting up a similar women’s race. In addition he announced that the delivery partner for the 2014 Tour of Britain will also…
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UCI Presidential Candidate Brian Cookson Calls
July 22, 2013: UCI Presidential Candidate Brian Cookson in a major statement today set out how he would tackle doping in cycling and help re-establish the sport’s credibility if elected President. Brian Cookson said: “This year’s Tour de France has seen many heroic performances yet there has been a mood of skepticism and doubt in…
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Brian Cookson reaffirms commitment to women’s cycling
July 04, 2013: Brian Cookson has reaffirmed his commitment to women’s cycling should his bid to become the next President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) prove successful in September. In his manifesto, ‘Restoring Trust, Leading Change’ launched last month, Cookson revealed his plan to develop women’s cycling worldwide, and has reiterated his commitment after…
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Cookson unveils election Manifesto to become next President
Paris – France June 24, 2013: Brian Cookson, British Cycling President, today unveiled his election Manifesto for his bid to become the next President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). In his Manifesto, ‘Restoring Trust, Leading Change’, Cookson, who has led a period of unprecedented growth in British Cycling since becoming President in 1996, unveiled…