Professional cyclists’ union the CPA has met with the UCI at the governing body’s headquarters in Aigle, Switzerland, to raise concerns over rider safety following a number of incidents at major races in recent weeks as well as in national events.
As a result the two organisations have agreed to draw up a road map in the coming weeks, and will also hold meetings with other stakeholders including representatives of teams and race organisers.
The aim is to draft proposals concerning improving the safety of riders, which will be presented at the UCI WorldTour seminar on 10-11 December and, once approved by the UCI Management Committee, will be adopted from next season.
UCI president, David Lappartient, said: “The safety of cyclists is an absolute priority and I would like to thank the CPA for their co-operation at the meeting. Along with our partners from cycling’s various families, we have already done much to improve race conditions for riders, although recent events have reminded us that we can never rest on our laurels.
“In assuming a sense of responsibility shared by our Federation and the relevant stakeholders, we will come up with a joint response to the legitimate concerns of riders by taking strengthened actions as of next year.”
CPA President Gianni Bugno added: “Rider safety is one of the CPA’s key missions, and we are delighted that the UCI is listening on this issue and is determined to do something about it.
“We are going to come up with specific proposals as part of a constructive approach, with the aim of seeing significant measures introduced for the benefit of riders in 2020.”
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