Cycling
UCI awards hosting rights for multiple World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) awarded 15 World Championships across seven disciplines to a total of 11 countries this (Wednesday) afternoon and confirmed that Turkey is set to host one of the governing body’s flagship events for the first time.
Tour de Force | Tour of Britain benefits from British cycling heroes
The Tour of Britain was dead and buried 17 years ago when a title sponsor withdrew its support, but the emergence of a new generation of British cycling heroes has helped it emerge from the ashes. Ben Cronin reports.
Pedal power | Cyling makes a play for China
The bicycle is making a comeback in China and opportunities for sports properties are emerging as the government tries to promote cycling and take polluting cars off the roads. Mark Dreyer reports.
TDF chief backs cycling as sports doping issues widen
Christian Prudhomme, director of the Tour de France, has spoken out in support of cycling and praised the work done by the sport’s governing bodies to combat doping, in the wake of such issues arising in other sports.
Sardinia to host ‘Big Start’ as Giro retains Italian character for centenary edition
Giro d’Italia organiser RCS Sport today (Wednesday) confirmed that the island of Sardinia will host the ‘Big Start’ of the 2017 race, which marks the centenary edition of the cycling ‘Grand Tour’.
UCI resolves boycott threat ahead of Road World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has amended the format of the men’s time trial discipline for its Road World Championships after teams’ body the Association International des Groupes Cyclistes Professionals (AIGCP) threatened to boycott the 2016 edition of the event in Qatar.
China enters UCI WorldTour with Lampre-Merida takeover
Cycling’s UCI WorldTour is set for its first Chinese team after a takeover deal was announced today (Friday) for the Italian outfit Lampre-Merida.
Ironman acquires Cape Epic to drive mountain biking plans
The Ironman triathlon series has acquired South African mountain bike race the Cape Epic as part of its plans to develop a global series of dedicated mountain biking events.
Yorkshire bid confirmed for 2019 UCI Road World Championships
The English county of Yorkshire has confirmed that it has submitted a bid to stage the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) 2019 Road World Championships.
UEC’s Road European Championships to remain in France
Plumelec-Morbihan, which is located in the French region of Brittany, has been awarded hosting rights to the European Cycling Union’s (UEC) 2016 Road Cycling Championships, which will take place from September 14-18.
AIGCP issues boycott threat for Qatar’s World Championships
Teams’ body the Association International des Groupes Cyclistes Professionels (AIGCP) has fired its latest shot across the bows of the International Cycling Union (UCI) by stating it will boycott the 2016 Road World Championships in Qatar, alleging an “abuse of power” by the sport’s world governing body.
UEC seeking new host for Road Euros as Nice pulls out
The European Cycling Union (UEC) is searching for a new host for its 2016 Road European Cycling Championships after the French city of Nice was forced to cancel plans to stage the event amid security concerns.
New events added as UCI unveils expanded WorldTour calendar
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed an expanded calendar for its 2017 WorldTour season, with 10 new events taking the top series of men’s professional road cycling to 15 countries and four continents.
Paris confirmed as first overseas venue for cycling’s Champions League
The French capital of Paris will stage the opening weekend of the new Revolution Champions League event later this year, as the UK track cycling series expands overseas.
Cycling teams’ body opposes UCI’s WorldTour reform plan
The International Cycling Union’s (UCI) reform plans for its WorldTour have hit another stumbling block with teams’ body the Association International des Groupes Cyclistes Professionels (AIGCP) taking exception to the terms of the latest proposal.
ASO takes Tour de France experience to China
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has signalled its intention to tap into the Chinese market by partnering with the Activation Group agency to form new events themed around the annual ‘Grand Tour’ cycling race.
Deutschland Tour set for 2018 launch
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has confirmed that the new Deutschland Tour cycling event will launch in August 2018, amid aspirations to make it a key part of the elite WorldTour calendar.
Cannondale Pro Cycling to set WorldTour first through merger deal
American UCI WorldTour team Cannondale Pro Cycling has announced a merger deal with Australian Pro Continental outfit Drapac that will take effect from the 2017 season.