The controversy in cyclo-cross due to the irregular participation of the best riders in the CX World Cup, whose general classification is disdained by most given the great extension of the competition that runs from mid-October to the end of January, continues after...
The UCI has been waging a war against Tramadol for years. The drug, an opioid analgesic, had been considered prohibited in the context of competitive activities organized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) since 2019. Since then, the substance has been in the...
In the 2024 season, the International Cycling Union (UCI) will include a new protocol in the event of intense heat to protect the health of riders, and will also add tramadol to the list of prohibited substances and other courses of action for cases of concussions and...
Ahead of the 2024 season, the UCI has announced plans to crack down on riders’ brake lever positions. Aiming inwards to gain aerodynamics will be much more regulated. “Placing the levers with an extreme inclination limits the braking capacity of cyclists...
The UCI has considered changing the positions of the Cyclocross World Championships and the National Championships during the season so that there are more front row riders at the start. The general director of the UCI, Peter Van den Abeele, stated this in an...
