The UCI has criticized the Spanish government for violating the Olympic Charter after pro-Palestinian protests disrupted the Vuelta a España, leading to injuries and the premature end of the race. The UCI condemned the politicization of sport, particularly by PM Pedro Sánchez, who supports excluding Israel from competitions. The Spanish Higher Sports Council (CSD) responded with 'dismay,' defending the right to protest and criticizing the UCI for not condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. Vuelta director Javier Guillén stated the race followed UCI regulations in allowing Israel-Premier Tech 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.

The UCI announced that Afghan women cyclists, barred from competition in their home country since the Taliban's 2021 takeover, will participate in the French championships. Defending champion Fariba Hashimi and four compatriots will compete in the 115.5 km race on June 28, with three also participating in the time trial on June 26. This follows a similar event in 2022 in Switzerland. The initiative aims to support Afghan female athletes facing restrictions imposed by the Taliban, who ban women from sports and education. Some athletes, like Hashimi, have become symbols of resistance, raising awareness of Afghan women's situation.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has rejected the One Cycling project, a US$300 million initiative backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, deeming it incompatible with UCI's regulatory framework and lacking sporting coherence. The UCI President David Lappartient expressed concerns that the project would create a 'two-speed' system and jeopardize existing races. The proposal aimed to reshape the cycling calendar starting in 2026, but the UCI Management Committee unanimously rejected the request to include the One Cycling project, citing uncertainties, incompatible elements, and a lack of detailed economic model.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has rejected the "One Cycling" project, backed by major teams and a Saudi investment fund, citing incompatibility with UCI regulations and a lack of sporting coherence. The project, involving a $300 million investment from the Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF), aimed to reform professional cycling by creating a closed circuit, but the UCI deemed its conditions unacceptable and against its governance principles, particularly regarding team ownership of races.