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UCI Postpones Enforcement of Rule 1.2.019 until 2014

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cyclingnews1Racers and promotors will have 8 months before the UCI will start enforcing rule 1.2.019 but issues what Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski referred to as a “veiled threat” that enforcement will commence in 2014.

CyclingNews reported the news this morning.

“The UCI has decided to postpone strict enforcement of rule 1.2.019 in 2013 with the expectation that all stakeholders (National Federations, race directors, teams and riders) will discuss and do what is necessary to prepare for the rule’s full enforcement in 2014.”

Promoter Mike McCormack, who puts on the Breck Epic mountain bike stage race posted on Facebook, “… We will NOT be dictated to by the UCI or USAC. Now, in 2014 or ever.”

Get the full story here.

Sho-Air International Takes Stand Against USAC/UCI Rule

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USAC1From Facebook to blogs amateurs, pros, and fans have been lighting up the Internet voicing their disapproval of the UCI clarification on rule 1.2.019  which bars UCI licensee’s from competing in non-sanctioned events. Team Sho-Air / Cannondale announced today that a full roster of riders from are being sent to participate at the Whiskey 50, a non-sanctioned event!

“We have had hundreds of phone calls, e-mails and Facebook posts regarding this issue by fans, friends and fellow riders stating their discontent and asking for help. We have always done our best to support USAC by permitting…I have spent countless hours trying to negotiate a solution for all parties involved regarding this issue to no avail. The time has come to take a stand and lead by example, as this issue will affect us all, not only the Professional rider, but the Master and Junior amateur rider as well, that just want to race their bikes and have fun. We also are supporting the promoter’s right to choose not to sanction with USA Cycling. Freedom of choice is a right that must be protected.” – Sho-Air Company President and CEO, R. Scott Tedro

Read the entire press release here.