Brian Cookson is not letting up the pressure. Taking advantage of the organization in Richmond (United States), at the end of last week of the 184th UCI congress, the boss of world cycling announced several reforms. Among these, the creation of the women's Word Tour from next year, that of the urban cycling world championships from 2017 and, less elitist, a relaunch of the "UCI Bike City" label. Intended to “support and reward cities and regions which invest in the local development of cycling and related infrastructure”, this label will be awarded for a period of four years from next year, as part of the World road races in Doha. According to a UCI press release, “its allocation will be based on the strategy developed by the cities combining the promotion of elite cycling through UCI events and the investments made in favor of cycling for all. »
— Published September 28, 2015
