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The MPCC is becoming increasingly concerned about an excessive use of medicine in the sport and calls upon its governing body to take action against the expansion of the so-called grey area.

This grey area includes substances and medical treatments not yet banned by WADA, but which raise serious ethical questions when used by healthy athletes, rather than the sick patients they were developed to treat. Cycling needs the UCI to act quickly and decisively to protect both the sport’s credibility and […]

Fem Van Empel Puts Her Cycling Career on Hold

Fem van Empel has decided to put her professional cycling career on pause for an indefinite period. After a period of intensive discussions and careful consideration, it was mutually agreed with both Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Van Empel’s management that, as of January 1, she will have […]

Lidl-Trek appoints Andy Schleck as Deputy Manager

Lidl-Trek is pleased to announce that Andy Schleck has been appointed as Deputy Manager. In his new role, Schleck will work across both the sporting and business sides of the organisation, supporting riders, staff, and management as the Team continues to build its long-term ambitions. One of the most accomplished […]

Muscat Classic 2026: A Step Forward

The fourth edition of the Muscat Classic, which will precede the 15th Tour of Oman scheduled for February 7–11, is undergoing a major change this year by moving up to the ProSeries category.On February 6th, a new UCI points system will be applied to the ranking of the biggest one-day […]

Paris-Nice 2026: Where Promises Are Made

The route of Paris-Nice 2026 was unveiled this Wednesday in Versailles, less than three months before the start of the 84th edition of “la Course au Soleil” (the Race to the Sun) in the Yvelines department.The peloton will set off on Sunday, March 8th from Achères, a first-time host city […]