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Giro d’Italia rider fined – for asking a woman out on a date

LottoNL-Jumbo rider Victor Campenaerts flashed message written on his chest during time trial - and got a 'yes' in reply

Thu, May 18, 2017 14:55

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Doping scandal hits Giro d’Italia on eve of race, Italian Professional Continental team risks expulsion

Wildcard entry Bardiani-CSF risks being thrown out of race after two riders test positive, including 2013 Giro mountains jersey winner Stefano Pirazzi

Thu, May 04, 2017 21:16

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Giro d’Italia organisers scrap plans for Best Descender competition after backlash

Initiative had been widely criticised on safety grounds, with UCI calling it an "unacceptable idea"

Wed, May 03, 2017 11:37

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UCI official: Giro d’Italia Best Descender contest an “unacceptable idea”

Road commission president Tom Van Damme says governing body opposed to controversial competiton

Tue, May 02, 2017 19:35

Brian Cookson at the site in Paris where the UCI was founded (source Brian Cookson Images, Flickr)

Brian Cookson says he did nothing to be ashamed of at British Cycling

Confident he will earn re-election as UCI president

Sat, Apr 15, 2017 11:08

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UCI launches Cycling for All Manifesto to encourage more everyday riding

British Cycling's Chris Boardman says bikes can be "world changing" as global governing body launches initiative

Wed, Apr 05, 2017 16:22

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Riders fined at 3 Days of De Panne for riding on footpaths and endangering spectators and officials

Pros also broke rules by riding in cycle lanes - race leader, Philippe Gilbert, among 14 riders fined 400 Swiss Francs each

Wed, Mar 29, 2017 15:13

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UCI to ‘assess’ suggestion of Team Sky cover-up regarding Josh Edmondson’s use of banned injections

Race doctor who treated Edmondson with Tramadol had previously worked for Team Sky

Sat, Mar 18, 2017 13:06

Pro riders’ union threatens to go legal in row over disc brakes in the pro peloton

“Now we feel compelled to act in a stronger way to be heard," says CPA president Gianni Bugno

Tue, Feb 28, 2017 10:58

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UCI introduces new guidelines for race vehicles in response to safety concerns

Race vehicles came under increased scrutiny following a series of collisions last season

Tue, Feb 07, 2017 15:58