Cycling
Alonso’s prospective cycling team misses UCI WorldTour deadline
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has confirmed the governing body has not received a WorldTour application from the proposed Fernando Alonso Cycling Team (FACT) for the 2015 season, but believes the outfit could still race at the second-tier ProContinental level.
ASO rejects Thailand’s Tour de France claims
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has moved to deny claims from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that the two parties are in talks for the Southeast Asian nation to host part of the cycling showpiece.
Alonso steps up cycling team plans with Novo partnership
Spanish Formula One star Fernando Alonso has partnered with UAE-based sport investment firm Novo in a bid to drive forward his plans to establish a professional cycling team.
UCI to introduce new anti-doping tribunal
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced its intention to strengthen its anti-doping measures through the establishment of a new tribunal, while it has assigned hosts for a number of events.
Norway lands 2017 UCI Road World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded the 2017 edition of its Road World Championships to the Norwegian city of Bergen.
UCI axes season-ending Tour of Beijing
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that it is scrapping the Tour of Beijing event from its WorldTour road racing calendar, with the fourth and final edition to take place next month.
Proposal to shorten Vuelta a Espana slammed by race organiser
Vuelta a España director Javier Guillen has slammed a proposal that has emerged to reduce the length of the cycling showpiece from three to two weeks.
Speed installed in Cycling Australia revamp
Cycling Australia has unveiled a major governance overhaul and cash injection of A$2m (€1.44m/$1.86m) as it bids to keep pace with its major rivals on the road to the 2016 Olympic Games.
Malaga to open up 2015 Vuelta a Espana
The Spanish province of Malaga has been awarded the hosting rights to the opening stages of the 2015 Vuelta a España cycling race.
France awarded 2015 UCI Track World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has ended uncertainty over the hosting rights for its 2015 Track World Championships after it announced that the French town of Saint Quentin en Yvelines will stage the event.
London 2012 venue to host Track Cycling World Cup round
British Cycling has announced that the velodrome used during London’s hosting of the 2012 summer Olympic Games will host the second round of the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) 2014-15 Track World Cup later this year.
UCI unveils new online home
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has launched a new website as part of efforts to increase the profile of the sport globally.
UCI adds new destinations for BMX Supercross and Mountain Bike World Cups
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced the calendars for its 2015 BMX Supercross World Cup and Mountain Bike World Cup including new destinations in Sweden, the US, France and Switzerland.
Travelling Circus
Elisha Chauhan went behind-the-scenes with telecoms giant Orange to find out how it works with the Tour de France, the world’s most illustrious cycling event, to secure communication channels at every stage.
The Leader: Brian Cookson
UCI (International Cycling Union) Brian Cookson writes for SportBusiness International about setting an example for other sports and making cycling safer for the average Joe.
Kazakhstan eyes Grand Depart after Tour de France glory
Kazakh Cycling president Kairat Kelimbetov has stated his desire to bring the Tour de France Grand Depart to the country before 2020.
Astana seeks to build on Nibali’s Tour triumph
The Astana Presidential Professional Sports Club has hailed Vincenzo Nibali’s victory at the Tour de France as a validation of its nation-building through sport strategy, adding that it is now determined to build on this success through its other sports interests.
Vuelta set for French start in 2017
Nîmes has reached an agreement to stage the start of the 2017 Vuelta a España cycling race, according to the French city’s Mayor Jean-Paul Fournier.