“The job of race organizer is unknown… sometimes even by those active in our sport. We often see the performance part, which takes shape in front of the public and the racers, all the days of racing. A red car, a flag dropping, smiles with a ceremonial protocol. Seen from[…]
Read moreCategory: Uncategorized
Case law CAS in favor of Nils Eekhoff
Nils Eekhoff is the only rider entitled to the world title cycling U23. World Championships Cycling U23: Doncaster-Harrogate 171 km. Cause: Winner Nils Eekhoff was disqualified after the WK2019 in Harrogate. Explanation UCI: “The rider was disqualified for hiding behind a vehicle (4.7 of article 2.12.007) for more than two[…]
Read moreWomen’s cycling as the main event ‘The best is yet to come’
Women’s cycling is changing rapidly as new fans discover women’s racing. Its participants are among the best athletes in the world, taking part in an exciting mix of traditional races and brand-new global events. This has sparked rapid investment, more media focus and opportunities for growth in all disciplines of[…]
Read moreMake pro cycling race broadcasts as TV show episodes
67% of pro cycling fans would like to be offered more varied content during event broadcasts, with more extensive information on the riders according to the last UCI consultation results published few days ago. 75% of fans also said that they would get more enjoyment out of watching races if[…]
Read moreThe appeal of road cycling: Findings from the public consultation
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has the pleasure of revealing the results of the public consultation on the appeal of road cycling, conducted on 10-16 July. The consultation marked the first phase of a process that aims to enhance the appeal of road cycling. It included a series of interviews[…]
Read moreThe UCI has to listen to the riders’ complaints
The pain and dismay for the death of Bjorg Lambrecht is still palpable in the group, but it is not only for this reason that the riders involved in the Binck Bank Tour are raising their voices. Safety in the race has always been a priority for the protagonists of[…]
Read moreNot been near to China and yet at risk for being positive for clenbuterol
Since decades clenbuterol is applied illegally in cows and pigs to increase muscle growth and thus to achieve economical benefits from cultivating more meat per animal. China as well as some other countries in Asia are typical countries with a high incidence of clenbuterol application and weak policies to prevent[…]
Read moreDo you think there has to be a maximum budget limit for teams. Otherwise INEOS Team is too strong in the competition?
“Financial fairplay is definitely an issue. Cycling is not a prosperous sport. If you see how teams and organizers have to survive, it would be very strange if you should tell companies that they should sponsor less than they actually want. It can not be that a company says that it wants to sponsor 50[…]
Read moreBan Ketone Esters in Tour De France? TDF & Cetones?
Exclusive: How to use Ketones? @KetoneAid founder explains all details, offers Ketones now for free to all TDF teams who don’t have it. Some teams ordered for 100k usd Ketones. Ketones can’t be banned, it’s impossible to test for it. It’s also the 4th source of energy in our own[…]
Read morePower meters must be banned in the races. Just like Christian Prudhomme already proposed
“Power meters are allowed on the bike, but the rider is not allowed to see his values during the race. You want to analyse after a race. The watt output is very valuable for this. But you don’t want riders to get addicted to the numbers they see in the races. My proposition is that the power meters cause riders to miss their[…]
Read more