UCI President David Lappartient has warned teams and race organisers linked to the One Cycling project that there is a potential for their WorldTour licenses and race registrations to be withdrawn. Lappartient has been managing UCI's position against One Cycling, prioritizing the UCI's plans for reform endorsed by other stakeholders like ASO. One Cycling, financially backed by the Saudi Arabian SURJ Sports Investment fund, has been hindered by the UCI's refusal to allow new WorldTour races. Lappartient aims to maintain the UCI’s governance role and increase commercial opportunities without engaging with One Cycling.
UCI President David Lappartient has notified teams and race organisers connected to the One Cycling project that their WorldTour licenses and race registrations might be revoked.
The UCI has expressed intentions to reform professional cycling, gaining support from stakeholders, teams, and the Tour de France organiser ASO, contrary to One Cycling's approach.
One Cycling, expected to be funded by a €250 million investment from the Saudi Arabian SURJ Sports Investment fund, is struggling after the UCI denied their request for new WorldTour races.
Lappartient remains a staunch defender of the UCI's governance, emphasizing the need for increased commercial value and potential investments without collaboration with One Cycling.
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