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CYCLING UCI hit with EU antitrust complaint over sanctions for cycling in rival events


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Published in Sports and Competition on Tuesday, March 4th 2025 at 13:45 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Cycling's governing body the UCI has been hit with an EU antitrust complaint by a Scottish father on behalf of his 18-year-old son and bike trial rider regarding its allegedly anti-competitive practices and sanctions against riders taking part in rival events.

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's global governing body, is facing an antitrust complaint filed with the European Commission by the World Cycling Federation (WCF). The complaint alleges that UCI's rules, which impose sanctions on riders and teams participating in rival events not sanctioned by UCI, are anti-competitive. These sanctions include potential fines, suspensions, and bans from UCI events. The WCF, established in 2023, argues that UCI's practices hinder competition and innovation in the sport by preventing athletes from competing in alternative events. This legal challenge comes as part of a broader dispute over the governance and commercialization of cycling, with the UCI defending its regulations as necessary for maintaining the sport's integrity and structure.

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[ https://www.reuters.com/sports/cycling/cycling-uci-hit-with-eu-antitrust-complaint-over-sanctions-cycling-rival-events-2025-03-03/ ]

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