A legal cycling blog by Nick Williams and Tom Seamer of Morgan Sports Law focused on commentary about the UCI Regulations, Anti-Doping, and other cycling-related legal matters.
Category: UCI Regulations
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Understanding the UCI Arbitral Board: Powers and Procedure
The UCI Arbitral Board serves as the primary legal forum for disputes between cyclists and teams regarding employment contracts. This article provides a guide aimed at riders on the key…
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Yellow Cards: Time for a Rework?
The UCI’s new yellow card system, effective January 2025, aims to enhance safety but faces significant challenges. Misapplication, inconsistent rule enforcement, and ineffective sanctions hinder its effectiveness. To improve, adjustments…
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UCI to Introduce New Rules on Carbon Monoxide Rebreather Use
The UCI Management Committee has approved a ban on repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide, effective 10 February 2025. While possession outside medical facilities is prohibited, CO use remains authorized under…
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UCI Men’s and Women’s World Tour Yellow Card Tracker 2024
A tracker of yellow cards handed out to riders (and others) in the UCI Men’s and Women’s World Tours during the 2024 season (updated periodically).
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UCI announces yellow card system
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced the introduction of a yellow card system aimed at bolstering safety in professional cycling. The initiative, inspired by similar systems in sports such…
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Coming unzipped: UCI initiate review of hookless technology in the pro peloton
The use of hookless rims in professional cycling has sparked intense scrutiny following recent incidents. This technology removes the traditional rim hook, offering potential cost savings and aerodynamic advantages. However,…
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