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IF26 Dec 2025, 19:22 from InsideTheGames
The 2025 Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, showcased a successful long-term development strategy between the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Rwandan Cycling Federation (FERWACY). This collaboration, facilitated by the UCI World Cycling Centre, has focused on grassroots initiatives, youth development programs, coach training, technological advancements, and strategic marketing, resulting in increased participation from African countries and laying a foundation for sustainable growth in Rwandan cycling. UCI President David Lappartient highlighted the investment in talent and technology as a model for strategic partnerships.
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IF13 Dec 2025, 04:30 from SportsIn
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has officially released the qualification systems and quotas for all cycling events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). A total of 514 spots are available (257 per gender), maintaining parity with Paris 2024. The system balances international representation and rewards sustained athletic performance across disciplines like road, track, mountain bike, BMX racing, and BMX freestyle. The announcement highlights a new chapter for Olympic cycling, building on the success of Paris 2024.
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IF12 Dec 2025, 20:00 from InsideTheGames
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced the qualification system for cycling events at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). A total of 514 places will be available, with equal gender representation across road cycling, track cycling, mountain biking, BMX racing, and BMX freestyle. The system prioritizes nations' UCI rankings, with top-ranked countries receiving more spots. Invitations will also be used to ensure fairness and representation for countries with less cycling tradition. Dates and venues for each discipline have been confirmed, including Venice Beach as the starting point for road races and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area for BMX events.
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IF27 Nov 2025, 18:12 from InsideTheGamesOrganization mentioned: UCI
The meeting between the 169 and the Union Européenne de Cyclisme, alongside the Italian Cycling Federation, focused on coordinating road cycling events for 2027 and 2028, considering the 2027 Road World Championships in Haute-Savoie, France, and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Discussions addressed date adjustments to accommodate various events and ensure participation. Concerns were raised about calendar intensity, potentially disadvantaging nations with fewer resources.
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IF21 Nov 2025, 20:31 from InsideTheGames
The International Testing Agency (462) informed the Union Cycliste Internationale (169) of an Adverse Analytical Finding for methamphetamine for Azerbaijani cyclist Artyom Proskuryakov, following a test at the 2025 World Championships. Proskuryakov, tested in Zurich, is provisionally suspended, potentially facing a four-year ban. The test was part of intelligence-led testing. The UCI delegated its anti-doping program to the ITA in 2021 but retains responsibility for results management.