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Is your team ready for a ProTour license?

Friday, June 26th, 2009

Five ProTour licenses expire this year. Think your team has the money and influence to earn one of those spots?
Now’s the time to find out. Send your application in to the UCI.

 

UCI offers Bicycle Technical Regulation Guide

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

The UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) just added a Practical Guide to Implementing the Technical Regulations for Bicycles to their website. What does this mean for you? They are hoping this will solve all your questions regarding frame dimensions, wheel sizes, aero profile shapes and the appropriate positions for aero bars.
So, now that this is out, [...]

 

Dates for UCI Aero Component Compliance

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

UCI has released final dates for teams to comply with Article 1.3.024 regarding accessories used in time trials such as the handlebars, seat post and cranks.
1 July 2009 – Aero Handlebars
1 January 2010 – Other components
More details to follow in June.
Recent web articles:
The official announcement from Union Cycliste International
Detailed article from BikeRumor on [...]

 

Radio Bans for U23 and more on the way…

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Its only been a few years since teams began using them; however, rider radio communication may be on its way out. Back in March of ‘04 the folks within UCI began discussions regarding the removal of race radio communication between riders and their team staff. Most of the teams raised a major stink causing UCI [...]

 

Yes, a US ProTour Team!

Tuesday, February 5th, 2008

With the loss of Team Discovery came the loss of the only North American ProTour team. Well, things have just changed!
As of February 4th the UCI has approved Team High Road’s move from Germany to the United States. The team previously known as Team Telekom will now call San Luis Obispo, California home. This [...]

 

 

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