Money, safety and technology, racing calendars, fan engagement and commercial rights are the big topics up for discussion as cycling’s governing body prepares to launch consultations on the future of the organisational model for men’s and women’s professional road cycling.
As new reforms look set to sweep through cycling, women’s teams, riders and staff have a major stake in the process, with FDJ United-SUEZ manager Stephen Delcourt and former Tour de France winner Demi Vollering confirm they plan to be heavily involved.
In addition, it invited all riders, organisers, representatives and owners of UCI teams, as well as representatives of National Federations – to contribute individually to this discussion by submitting their views and proposals on key topics by April 30.
UCI President David Lappartient highlighted areas of recent success, including the globalisation of the sport and the growth of women’s cycling, but also noted significant shortcomings in the sport’s overall economics.
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