Pat McQuaid

Reportedly asking delegates to vote for Lappartient, who Cookson says would take UCI in “devastating direction”

Irishman whom Brian Cookson beat to the presidency in 2013 backs David Lappartient’s bid

The most fascinating facts from the past week on road.cc

Former president of governing body also reveals he is writing a book on his time in charge

Former UCI president tears into current holder of post in letter sent to management committee members

Claims credit for improved anti-doping measures among other things

Cheats likely to be micro-dosing without team knowledge; UCI helped protect and defend Lance Armstrong

Former UCI president does reveal regrets over contract with Igor Makarov which he admits was conflict of interest

USADA's CEO says action taken in USPS case proves ex-UCI president's allegations are groundless

"We are now the leading sport in terms of anti-doping" says UCI president after a year in the job