Governing body

Gravel racing world championships in the pipeline, says UCI chief

David Lappartient confirms governing body's interest in fast-growing format

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Proposal for compulsory helmets at all Cycling Time Trials events – including hill climbs – defeated

Most delegates at national council's AGM were in favour - but amendment didn't get two-thirds majority needed

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Helmets to be made compulsory for hill climb competitors?

Proposed amendment to CTT regulations would make helmets mandatory for all riders, not just juniors

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UCI boss David Lappartient: Glasgow 2023 multi-disciplinary world championships ‘a massive yet exciting challenge’

Scottish city will be first to host 13 separate disciplines in 'mega event'

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Is the UCI about to launch gravel Gran Fondo series for 2020?

Rumours of UCI sanctioned worldwide gravel racing series

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Endura ends Movistar deal, blames UCI for creating innovation “dead end”

Scotland-based company will focus on aero clothing for triathlons and the road

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Transgender debate continues as Dr Rachel McKinnon retains world title

Canadian also set new world record in the heats at world championships in Manchester

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Nils Eekhoff takes UCI to court over disqualification from World Championship Under-23 road race victory

Dutch rider who was adjudged to have illegally drafted team car appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

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UCI faces new complaint alleging breach of EU competition law

Action by Italy's LCP comes a week after WorldTour team joint venture Velon launched similar case

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Zwift’s UCI World Championship partnership – a stepping-stone to becoming an Olympic sport?

Virtual cycling platform may miss out on Paris 2024 - but has Los Angeles 2028 in its sights

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Velon files EU complaint against UCI alleging anti-competitive practices

Joint venture whose members comprise 11 leading men's teams says governing body trying to control race data

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British Cycling urges victims of sexual abuse to come forward after Rouleur publishes ‘Cycling’s #MeToo Moment’ article

Governing body responds to article alleging widespread abuse of female pro cyclists

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What do YOU think of professional road cycling? The UCI wants to know

Survey seeks feedback on issues such as race radios and power meters plus team sizes and budgets

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Callum Skinner says lack of support at British Cycling for his mental health issues led him to retire

Olympic champion says governing body's response was "too much about performance and not enough about getting better"

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Belgian e-bike rider fined for speeding on S-pedelec

The cyclist was caught riding an S-pedelec at 41km/h in a 30km/h limit, and subsequently fined by the local police

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British Cycling and HSBC UK launch major Bike Nation Project research initiative

Study aims to be “the largest and most comprehensive trial of cycling participation ever conducted in the UK”

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British Cycling unveils new Mental Health Strategy for members of GB Cycling Team

Governing body outlines preventative approach to managing athletes' mental health and wellbeing

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Chris Boardman calls for end to drivers v cyclists rhetoric as British Cycling reveals two-thirds of bike riders say roads no safer than five years ago

Governing body's survey of 15,000 members makes for depressing reading

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British Cycling confirms Bristol National Series races will go ahead in June following earlier reports they were cancelled after former organisers severed partnership

Former organisers Bristol GP will no longer be partnering with governing body

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After Tramadol, UCI now plans to ban corticosteroids

UCI president David Lappartient says ban could come in next year

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British Cycling looking to help Porn Pedallers Cycling Club meet UCI rules

National governing body acknowledges “excellent work” adult entertainment industry-based club does for charity

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Porn Pedallers Cycling Club lose British Cycling affiliation – because name falls foul of UCI regulations

Social media followers back adult entertainment industry-based club whose members raise thousands for charity

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Glasgow to host ALL 13 UCI World Championships in 2023 for debut ‘mega event’ format

UCI plans to bring battle for rainbow jerseys across all disciplines together in one place every four years

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Build bike lanes fit for everyone, not just the brave, urges Dame Sarah Storey

Multiple Paralympic champion urges national and local governments to provide safe infrastructure to get more women cycling

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British Cycling eRacing Championship, powered by Zwift, set for London in March

Qualifiers will take place in February and are open to all

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GB Cycling Team boss Stephen Park invites riders to raise concerns over Richard Freeman case

Ex-British Cycling and Team Sky medic stands accused of ordering testosterone patches for a rider to use

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Email claims testosterone patches sent to British Cycling “in error” – but is dated five months after delivery

Ex-Team Sky and British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman is alleged to have contacted supplier to ask them to send message

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Dr Richard Freeman will reportedly claim testosterone patches were for British Cycling officials, not riders

Former doctor to governing body and Team Sky faces General Medical Council tribunal in February

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Liam Phillips tells Jess Varnish tribunal that GB cycling success came at “huge cost” to athletes

Ex-BMX world champ says coaches were "jealous" of riders' earning potential and sponsorship deals ; riders merely cogs in British Cycling's business model

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Ex-British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman to testify at Jess varnish hearing – and faces GMC tribunal in February

Medic at centre of Jiffy Bag probe to appear as witness in former track sprinter's unfair dismissal case

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