Tag: UCI

  • UCI to Act on Anti-doping Audit Recommendations

    March 5, 2014: The UCI will strengthen its anti-doping programme following an audit performed by the Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations [iNADO]. The audit, which was commissioned by the UCI following the election of new UCI President Brian Cookson, assessed the current UCI Anti-Doping Programme, its on-going suitability and effectiveness and makes recommendations for its…

  • UCI Track World Championships

    London, Fed 26, 2014: Cycling fans in 100 territories around the world will be able to watch the event live – including for the first time the Indian sub-continent and Malaysia. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and its media partner Infront Sports & Media have further increased live broadcast coverage for the UCI Track World…

  • 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:…

  • Brian Cookson Addresses UCI WorldTour Seminar

    Chantilly, France, Dec 4, 2013: UCI President Brian Cookson today addressed stakeholders from the global cycling family including teams and organisers who were attending the annual UCI WorldTour seminar taking place in Chantilly. Opening the two-day seminar, UCI President Brian Cookson said: “The UCI WorldTour is home to professional cycling’s leading competitions, and is for…

  • 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…

  • UCI Presidential candidate Brian Cookson

    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…

  • 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…

  • Brian describes attempted change to election procedure

    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…

  • Candidate, to facilitate meeting to Tour de France

    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…

  • UCI Presidential Candidate Brian Cookson Calls

    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…