Tag: UCI Presidential Candidate
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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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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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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…