Governing body

Ukad says Jiffy bag investigation was “hindered” and “potentially compromised” by British Cycling

Letter from chief executive also outlines medical shortcomings

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British Cycling confirms men’s endurance coach Heiko Salzwedel has left

German who was in third stint with national team was reported to have been sacked last October

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UCI president says he will step up fight against motor doping

David Lappartient says it would be “disaster for the sport” if rider were caught using hidden motor in big race

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UCI boss David Lappartient in favour of salary caps for WorldTour teams

Governing body's president wants to see an end to big teams dominating races

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What price success? BBC documentary goes behind the scenes at British Cycling’s ‘medal factory’

Sir Dave Brailsford and Shane Sutton feature in programme on BBC Two this Sunday evening

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road.cc live news blog: no charges relating to mystery package, school cycle number plate debate, Manchester’s missing Mobikes and more

The big debate of the morning involves a school's plan to introduce number plates for pupil's bikes - what do you think? Comment below and follow the blog for more rolling cycling news throughout the day

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British Cycling to allow use of disc brakes in all road and circuit races

Change takes effect on 1 January and in part reflects how manufacturers are fitting them as standard

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Peter Sagan and UCI to meet in court over Tour de France disqualification

Three-time world champion is appealing being thrown out of July's race after Mark Cavendish crash

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UCI appoints Tour de France runner-up to fight motor doping

Jean-Christophe Péraud, 2nd to Vincenzo Nibali at 2014 race, is new manager of equipment and the fight against technological fraud

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Jonathan Browning steps down as British Cycling chairman after nine months in the job

Says governing body needs a new leadership team

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Brian Cookson reveals plans to set up UCI Women’s WorldTour team

Former UCI president seeking backers for project, which could begin racing in 2019

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New UCI boss sets sights on earpieces and power meters

Believes earpieces make cycling “very sensitive” to the influence of illegal online betting

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British Cycling sexism row is an opportunity for change, says new chief exec

Julie Harrington: “I strongly believe you can have a great culture and still focus on really high performance"

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Jiffy bag doctor resigns from British Cycling due to ill health

Chief executive laments Dr Richard Freeman’s lack of record-keeping

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Brian Cookson ousted from UCI presidency as David Lappartient wins vote

French candidate takes convincing victory by 37 votes to 8 as Briton fails to secure second term

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UCI reduces team sizes in top races including Tour de France

Maximum number of riders permitted in Grand Tours down to eight from nine due to safety concerns

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Pat McQuaid lobbying against Brian Cookson

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

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Steve Cummings withdraws from Great Britain World Championships team

National time trial champion says he was "surprised" at being named as riding in discipline he hadn't trained for

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UCI tests can’t detect some hidden motors, claims report

Current equipment is unable to find motors hidden in rear wheels, according to multinational media investigation

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11 things we’ve learned this week

'Unfiltered' Strava, bike-themed fireworks and a Richard Madeley tantrum. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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British Cycling appoints new head of medical services following review

Appointment is part of series of reforms in wake of Bradley Wiggins Jiffy bag controversy

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Italian amateur accused of motor doping has a string of excuses

Alessandro Andreoli says he can't remember who sold him the bike, his back is better, and he had a wedding to go to

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“It’s time for a change at the UCI,” says former president Pat McQuaid

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

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UCI reviews policy on transgender cyclists after Canadian athlete wins human rights case

World cycling's governing body to draw up new guidelines relating to XY riders

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British Cycling will retain public funding after approving governance changes

Many had predicted national council would vote against reforms

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Brian Cookson’s leadership of UCI slammed by presidential rival

David Lappartient says Briton lacks "clear vision" in how to take world governing body forward

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British Cycling president warns of “lost generation” if members don’t vote reforms through on Saturday

Planned changes need 75 per cent support at Saturday's EGM or £43 million of public funding could be lost

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British Cycling members warned it will lose millions of pounds in funding if EGM rejects governance reforms

Former chief-executive Peter King doubts that planned changes required to secure public money will get enough support

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11 things we’ve learned this week

Tour trouble, 30% gradients and pedalling dogs. Here are 11 things we've learned this week...

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British Cycling was “driven by the funding requirements of success” – Cookson

UCI president also welcomes criticism from Lance Armstrong as “a sign I’ve been doing the right thing”

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