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Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Indian Cycling Coaches Undergo Advanced UCI Training

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Three Indian cycling coaches are participating in an advanced course organised by the International Cycling Federation (UCI) in Switzerland to improve their coaching skills.

Pune Grand Tour Set To Become World's Fourth Grand Tour With UCI Support

Pune Grand Tour Set To Become World's Fourth Grand Tour With UCI Support

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has pledged its full support to establish the Pune Grand Tour as the world's fourth Grand Tour, aiming to transform it into a leading global sports tourism destination. The UCI praised the event's quality, crowd discipline, and rapid execution, committing expertise for its long-term growth and grassroots cycling development in India.

How India's World Bicycle Day Celebrations Earned Global Praise

How India's World Bicycle Day Celebrations Earned Global Praise

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has praised India's "outstanding success" in its nationwide World Bicycle Day celebrations, which involved approximately 200 cities and towns across 28 States and Union Territories. UCI President David Lappartient commended the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) for its remarkable organisational efforts and also lauded the launch of the Asmita Women's League, a grassroots programme aimed at promoting gender equity in cycling.

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Spread across 437 kilometres and four stages, the Pune Grand Tour, starting on Monday, will feature around 170 riders from 35 countries, including 12 locals.

UCI harden anti-corticoid stance

UCI harden anti-corticoid stance

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has toughened up its anti-doping policy by imposing an eight-day rest on riders following an injection of corticoids, it said on Monday.

UCI set to open doping hotline

UCI set to open doping hotline

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Cycling's governing body is considering opening a hotline for riders wishing to discuss doping-related issues, International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has said.

UCI calls for action over Contador

UCI calls for action over Contador

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has asked the Spanish federation to open disciplinary proceedings against Tour de France winner Alberto Contador for failing a drugs test, the UCI said on Monday.

UCI disbands Armstrong independent commission

UCI disbands Armstrong independent commission

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Cycling's world governing body has disbanding the Independent Commission which investigated the Lance Armstrong doping scandal in favour of a 'truth and reconciliation process', the UCI said on Monday.

Anti-doping on agenda for UCI consultation

Anti-doping on agenda for UCI consultation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Anti-doping will be one of four discussion topics for the International Cycling Union's (UCI) stakeholder consultation to be launched next year, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Esow escaped with "minor" injuries after he was hit from behind by two bikers on Wednesday but he said that it could have been worse.

UCI chief blasts Armstrong's Tour return

UCI chief blasts Armstrong's Tour return

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Lance Armstrong's plan to ride this year's Tour de France route for charity has been branded "disrespectful" by the head of cycling's governing body Brian Cookson.

'Embattled UCI boss McQuaid has IOC support'

'Embattled UCI boss McQuaid has IOC support'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

International Cycling Federation (UCI) president Pat McQuaid enjoys the support of the International Olympic Committee despite the sport's tarnished image and the UCI's bitter row with the World Anti-Doping Agency, the IOC said.

UCI ask federations to probe Landis's doping claim

UCI ask federations to probe Landis's doping claim

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has asked several national federations to investigate doping-related allegations made by disgraced rider Floyd Landis.

'UCI leaked Armstrong reports'

'UCI leaked Armstrong reports'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Cycling's ruling body said a member of their staff had provided doping control forms signed by Lance Armstrong to L'Equipe

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Cycling's world governing body hit back at the US Anti-Doping Agency on Friday after being accused by USADA president Travis Tygart of failing to deal with the consequences of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

UCI head McQuaid steps down from IOC committee

UCI head McQuaid steps down from IOC committee

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

International Cycling Union (UCI) chief Pat McQuaid has stepped down as member of the International Olympic Committee panel evaluating 2020 Games bids, citing time constraints, the IOC said on Wednesday.

Armstrong has 21 days to appeal UCI penalties

Armstrong has 21 days to appeal UCI penalties

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Lance Armstrong has been notified by the UCI that he has been stripped of all the titles he won after July 1998 and the American has three weeks to appeal, a spokesman for cycling's world governing body said on Monday.

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Unhappy WADA not participating in UCI's Armstrong probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Friction between anti-doping chiefs and the UCI escalated on Tuesday as WADA decided not to partake in an inquiry set up by cycling's governing body to look into allegations of widespread doping, saying it was too focused on Lance Armstrong.

Call for UCI chief to act on Armstrong affair or quit

Call for UCI chief to act on Armstrong affair or quit

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

International Cycling Union chief Pat McQuaid must immediately make clear the governing body's position on the Lance Armstrong doping affair or resign to prevent the collapse of world cycling, a commercial partner of the sport said on Thursday.

No Tour de France winner from 1999-2005: UCI

No Tour de France winner from 1999-2005: UCI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

No one will replace Lance Armstrong as winner of the Tour de France from 1999-2005 after the American was stripped of the titles for doping, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday.

Bihar girl, who cycled 1200km will be called for trials by cycling federation

Bihar girl, who cycled 1200km will be called for trials by cycling federation

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Stuck in Gurugram due to nation-wide lockdown, a tenacious Jyoti Kumari asked her father to sit on the rear side carrier of her cycle and took him to his native place, covering 1200km in seven days.

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Indian track cyclist Ronaldo Singh geared up for World Championships

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The trio had dominated the recently concluded National Games in Gujarat, with Ronaldo Laitonjam Singh securing 3 gold medals, while David Beckham secured 1 gold and 3 silver. Esow Alban won a medal in each metal category.

Cycling team Astana retain elite licence despite doping cases

Cycling team Astana retain elite licence despite doping cases

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali can ride in this year's race after his Astana team kept their world tour licence on Thursday despite a string of doping cases, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Thursday.

Armstrong scam could end cycling's time at the Olympics

Armstrong scam could end cycling's time at the Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Cycling could be dumped from the Olympic programme if Lance Armstrong implicated the sport's governing body of covering up a widespread doping scheme, International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound told Reuters on Tuesday.

Cycling: Fire threatens mountain bike course

Cycling: Fire threatens mountain bike course

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

A fire was threatening the course that will stage the Olympic mountain bike competition on Monday after a controlled rubbish burn spread out of control in high winds.

Armstrong feels he is cycling's Fall Guy and all generations cheated

Armstrong feels he is cycling's Fall Guy and all generations cheated

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong feels he is the scapegoat of a sport that has always been subject to cheating, the disgraced American cyclist said on Wednesday before criticising International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid.

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Sports Shorts: India tops medal tally in Asia Cup cycling

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

Tour de France postponed to August-September

Tour de France postponed to August-September

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Tour de France has been postponed to August 29-September 20 due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday. French president Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that no public event would take place in the country until mid-July as part of measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak, which has infected over two million people worldwide.

Cycling has become much cleaner these days: Schleck

Cycling has become much cleaner these days: Schleck

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Andy Schleck, who was retroactively awarded the 2010 Tour de France win last year, believed Lance Armstrong when the American said he did not dope after his comeback, the Luxembourger said on Saturday.

Armstrong banned for life, loses Tour de France titles

Armstrong banned for life, loses Tour de France titles

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned for life after the International Cycling Union said on Monday it had ratified the United States Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions. The decision was announced at a UCI news conference.

Contador's team risks World Tour exclusion

Contador's team risks World Tour exclusion

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Alberto Contador's Saxo Bank-Sungard team could be thrown out of cycling's World Tour after the Spaniard was given a two-year doping ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday.

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Olympics: German official sent home after racist remarks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

On German TV broadcaster ARD, commentator Florian Nass was left stunned, describing the comments as "totally wrong".

Can we really forget Lance Armstrong's legacy?

Can we really forget Lance Armstrong's legacy?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Lance Armstrong was ditched from the Tour de France record books on Monday but the question of whether cycling should forget his tarnished legacy or use it as a force for change must be urgently addressed.

Three-times Tour winner LeMond urges McQuaid to resign

Three-times Tour winner LeMond urges McQuaid to resign

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Three-times Tour de France winner Greg LeMond has called on International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid to quit in the wake of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

Armstrong's fate looms as USADA decision out on Monday

Armstrong's fate looms as USADA decision out on Monday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The Lance Armstrong doping scandal reaches a decisive day on Monday when cycling's governing body announces whether it has ratified the US Anti-Doping Agency's sanctions but whatever happens the affair is set to run and run.

Sports Shorts: BWF cancels Taipei Open 2020, Korea Open

Sports Shorts: BWF cancels Taipei Open 2020, Korea Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

USADA to send Armstrong file to UCI for ratifying ban

USADA to send Armstrong file to UCI for ratifying ban

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will send Lance Armstrong's file to the cycling world governing body this week to get the American rider's life ban ratified, its chief Travis Tygart told French daily L'Equipe on Monday.

Russian Serebryakov suspended after positive EPO test

Russian Serebryakov suspended after positive EPO test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Euskaltel-Euskadi's Russian rider Alexander Serebryakov has been suspended after traces of the blood booster EPO were found in his urine, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on their website.

Doping-IOC plans conference on WADA role amid strained ties

Doping-IOC plans conference on WADA role amid strained ties

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

The International Olympic Committee is planning a conference on the role of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to improve the drugs in sport watchdog's deteriorating ties with international federations and national Olympic committees.