Tag: Cycling
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UCI Management Committee Agrees Key Decisions
Lausanne, Feb 1, 2014: At its first meeting of the year, held at the World Championships in Hoogerheide, Netherlands, the UCI Management Committee approved the regulations for the Cycling Independent Reform Commission, and took a number of measures for the development of cycling in 2014 and beyond. The UCI Management Committee took the following steps:…
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Momentum grows for UCI Presidential candidate
By Will Shand, Sept 6, 2013: With three weeks to go until delegates gather in Florence to vote on the next President of the UCI, candidate Brian Cookson today published the growing support he is receiving from federations, teams, riders and other influential figures and organisations. Brian Cookson said today: “I am honoured to have…
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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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I am delighted to have the backing of Cycling Australia
August 26, 2013: Brian Cookson today welcomed Cycling Australia’s public endorsement of his bid to become the next President of the UCI. The expression of support follows a presentation Mr Cookson gave to members of the Cycling Australia Board in Sydney this weekend. Klaus Mueller, Cycling Australia President, said; “After meeting with Mr Cookson this…
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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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I will say that the UCI desperately needs transparency
June 26, 2013: Brian Cookson OBE, President of British Cycling and candidate to become the next President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), today made the following statement in response to comments by Pat McQuaid concerning Mr Cookson’s vision for the UCI expressed in his election manifesto: “The response from Pat McQuaid to my manifesto…
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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…