The participation of Israel Premier Tech in the Vuelta a España is under debate due to pro-Palestine protests over human rights violations in Gaza, with disruptions during stages and calls for the team's expulsion. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares expressed support for removing the team. The team removed 'Israel' from its jerseys to prioritize safety, while UCI condemned the protests but reaffirmed the importance of political neutrality of sports organizations. Some criticize the UCI for double standards compared to the exclusion of Russia from international competitions since February 2022.

During stage 11 of La Vuelta in Bilbao, pro-Palestine protestors disrupted the race, leading to its neutralization. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) condemned the protests, emphasizing political neutrality in sports. Demonstrators targeted Israel-Premier Tech, owned by Sylvan Adams, due to his Zionist views and support for Israel. The UCI has reiterated its support for the team and their safety, while La Vuelta's technical director suggested the team's withdrawal to ensure the safety of all participants. The UCI has not yet decided whether Israel-Premier Tech can continue to compete.

The UCI and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) are expanding mountain biking's global reach through a strategic alliance, integrating technological innovations like the Cycling Central Intelligence (CCI) platform powered by AWS. The 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will span nine countries across three continents, beginning in MONA YongPyong, Republic of Korea, marking the first Olympic cross-country races in Asia and the return of downhill racing to the continent after 25 years. The series will continue in Europe and conclude in North America, featuring venues with Olympic connections. The CCI platform will provide real-time data and analysis, enhancing the experience for athletes and fans.

Mehdi Deghmache is provisionally suspended after testing positive for boldenone at the 2025 European Sprint and Paracanoe Championships. Vanessa Sarno accepted a two-year ban for three whereabouts failures, effective from August 4, 2025, to August 3, 2027, disqualifying her results from the violation dates and her Olympic debut in Paris 2024. Franck Bonnamour received a four-year ban from the UCI Anti-Doping Tribunal, running from February 5, 2024, to February 4, 2028, due to anomalies in his Athlete Biological Passport detected in 2022; his team terminated his contract and he retired in November 2024.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has suspended Spanish mountain bike rider Edgar Carballo Gonzalez for one year due to sexual harassment. The decision follows a report by fellow rider Ares Masip via the UCI SpeakUp platform, detailing an assault during the 2023 Mountain Bike World Cup in Austria. Carballo's actions, including unwanted sexual advances and inappropriate physical contact, were deemed a violation of Masip's dignity. Mondraker, a Spanish MTB brand, has ended its relationship with Carballo following the UCI's decision. This case follows others investigated via UCI SpeakUp, including suspensions within the Velopro-Alphamotorhomes team for similar misconduct.