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Brian Cookson says UCI to decide on Astana once Licence Commission reports

UCI president was speaking at Track World Cup in London where rider from Astana under-23 squad raced

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UCI to decide on Astana WorldTour licence within next week

Kazakh outfit and Europcar only two teams not confirmed as having licence for 2015 - decision by 10 December

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Olympic Velodrome ready for UCI Track World Cup

From December 5-7 the transformed Lee Valley Velopark will host the first international track competition since London 2012

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British Cycling asks cyclists to have their say on UK Sport’s elite funding strategy

Says there is a ‘direct link between medals and mass participation’

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Sport has reached ‘new heights’ says British Cycling

Governing body claims continued success at the highest level is inspiring an increase in participation across the nation

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Roman Kreuziger’s lawyers insist he’s innocent as CAS confirms doping charges appeal

UCI looking to have Czech decision to acquit Tinkoff-Saxo rider on biological passport charges overturned

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British Cycling hits 100,000 members; doubles in two years

Governing body reaches biggest-ever membership

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On-bike video “the way to go” for cycling, says UCI president Brian Cookson (+ videos)

Governing body permits on-board footage at world championships, cameras catch spectacular crash

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UCI aim to establish independent doping tribunal in 2015

Disciplinary proceedings currently delegated to national federations

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Joanna Rowsell says British women should have been in Worlds time trial

Former British champion backs Emma Pooley in criticising selection process

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Tour of Beijing scrapped as Cookson fulfils manifesto pledge over GCP conflict of interest

News comes as 2015 UCI WorldTour Calendar confirmed

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Tinkoff-Saxo slams UCI & Cookson over Kreuziger ban

Recently suspended cyclist Roman Kreuziger claims ban has “no basis in UCI legislation”

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British Cycling needs riders for shoots in Esher and Bristol

Talk about why you like cycling to help promote BC

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British Cycling Fan membership launched – priority tickets, access to training sessions and more

Governing body also launches search for Britain's Biggest Cycling Fan

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UCI’s new Advocacy Commission, aimed at improving conditions for cyclists, meets for first time

New body launched at Velo-City Global 2014 in Adelaide

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Hour Record regulations “modernised and simplified” by UCI

Out goes 2000 'Merckx position' rule change, previous records restored, current (shorter) record stands - eh? There is method though…

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UCI wants YOU — to tell it what you want from sportives and mass rides

Quick survey will inform new Mass Participation Commission ideas

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Eric Pickles turns down Cambridge councillors’ car vs bike challenge

Minister accuses councillors of misrepresenting him on "anti-car dogma" and cycling "elite" comments made last year

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Judo boss slams Brian Cookson’s Winter Olympic idea

Moving judo and cycling to the winter games is laughable, according to Judo boss Marius Vizer

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Football Association and British Cycling team up in Kick Start Your Ride initiative

Breeze guided rides to England women's internationals and domestic fixtures, with free admission for riders

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Brian Cookson: Could track cycling move to Winter Olympics?

UCI president is also calling for the introduction of cyclo-cross to the Winter Games and a reshuffle of badminton, judo

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Sir Dave Brailsford to give England footballers pre-World Cup pep talk

Roy Hodgson enlists help of GB and Sky boss - but can he help players tame their inner chimp if game goes to penalties?

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Cycling Independent Reform Commission appeals for help in understanding sport’s doping culture

Commission wants to learn from doping offenders to help shape drugs free future, Cookson promises no interference from UCI

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British Cycling unveils 10-point manifesto urging government to #ChooseCycling

Organisation says target of 10 per cent of trips by bike would save NHS in England and Wales £250m a year

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French cycling federation takes the Sky road as it unveils pro team plan

Proposed squad would be based at new national cycling centre - but would have MTB, BMX and track riders as well as road

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ASA withdraws ban on Cycling Scotland advert pending “independent review”

Advertising watchdog's ruling was heavily criticised yesterday, with MPs writing to point out apparent flaws

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British Cycling teams up with TrainingPeaks for Sports Psychology webinar tomorrow (+ video)

Second in series of regular coaching webinars - watch video of the first one here

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ASA bans safety advert showing helmetless cyclist for being socially irresponsible +Video

Watchdog under fire for insisting cyclists in ads must wear helmets and saying they should ride 0.5m from the kerb

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British Cycling decision to end sportive insurance cover for National Escort Group riders branded “foolish”

Endura Lionheart organiser criticises governing body's move, but British Cycling says escort must focus on road races

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