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Lappartient launches bid for UCI presidency

European Cycling Union (UEC) president David Lappartient has today (Tuesday) confirmed he will stand for the top job at the International Cycling Union (UCI), providing a serious rival for Brian Cookson’s ambitions of securing re-election.

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