RAPPORT ANNUEL UCI 2010 UCI ANNUAL REPORT 10 10 UCI ANNUAL REPORT | RAPPORT ANNUEL UCI 114 115 UCI PRESIDENT’S mESSagE PAT MCQUAID, UCI PRESIDENT 2010 : FIRST UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA, IMPROvED CONTROL OvER EqUIPMENT DEvELOPMENT Cycling continues its worldwide expansion! The major event of the year, the creation of the UCI WorldTour, signalled the merging of the UCI ProTour with the “historical” events to form a single calendar, governed by the same set of rules. The 2010 UCI Road World Championships in Melbourne marked the opening of a new chapter in cycling’s international growth. Eighty-three years after the first Worlds in Europe, in 1927, the biggest event of the season made it to Oceania. It was enormously successful, confirming the expansion of our sport on the continent. This can also be seen in the excellent results of its riders and the high standard of organisation of Australia’s headline race, the Tour Down Under. More widely, the 2010 UCI World Championships for the different disciplines brought proof that the globalisation of cycling is well and truly under way. The BMX Worlds took place for the first time on the African continent (in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa); Canada hosted two World Championships (paracycling and mountain bike & trials); and the UCI Masters Mountain Bike World Championships were held in Brazil. And we will continue to push the boundaries in 2011: in November 2010 the UCI signed an agreement with the city of Beijing to create a new stage race, the Tour of Beijing. It will take place from 5th to 9th October 2011 as part of the UCI WorldTour. The UCI has also focused its attention on monitoring new technologies and advances in equipment. In order to guarantee fair competition and to ensure that cycling continues to develop in a healthy manner, we have strengthened our control mechanisms and improved our communication. We have set up a new and close working relationship with the “École Polytechnique Fédérale” de Lausanne (EPFL), a prestigious and internationally recognised engineering school based in Switzerland. The purpose of this collaboration is to study the influence of technological developments on cycling equipment in order to guarantee fair competition and prevent misuse. Relations with manufacturers, teams and National Federations have been strengthened, and the exchange of information with the UCI International Commissaires has been improved. The biological passport, an anti-doping control mechanism unmatched in the world of sport and a powerful dissuasive weapon, has borne fruit: in 2010 the first disciplinary proceedings based on this innovative system were launched and the first sanctions handed down. On an administrative level, I would like to welcome our new Director General, Mr Christophe Hubschmid, who will take up his post on 1 July 2011, and Mr Alain Siegrist, UCI Finance Director. My warmest thanks go to Mr Jean-Pierre Strebel, our Director General since 2009, who is leaving us after almost 20 years managing our Federation’s finances. He will continue to work with the cycling family as Chairman of the Foundation Board of the World Cycling Centre and a member of the UCI Management Committee. 116 GENERAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT jean-pierre strebel, UCi General DireCtOr 1. Imparting responsibility by delegating In 2009, the UCI implemented a strategic plan based on medium- and long-term objectives and created new management structures. In 2010, the UCI conducted its activities by giving responsibility to its employees: from directors to office staff, from managers to coordinators. Specific practical and financial objectives were established. Although there is still work to be done to improve the organisation of the UCI Administrative Department, it is with satisfaction that we can report that the 2010 financial results showed a clear improvement. These have seen the UCI return to a positive net result and allowed profit margins in the two separate legal entities for which the UCI is responsible, namely the World Cycling Centre (WCC) and the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF). In addition to the figures which clearly illustrate the positive results of 2010 (see 2010 Financial Report), it must be emphasised that the management principles described below contributed significantly to this success: - selecting capable managerial staff and employees, - making resources available, Without denying the major problems yet to be resolved, and just a few months after the appointment of a new Director General, we are particularly pleased to be able to thank all of our staff for their commitment as well as the Directors and Managers who have facilitated this ambitious restructuring in circumstances that where not always easy. The adjustment unfortunately entailed some very difficult adaptations for some individuals, who have had to take on much more demanding tasks. In summary, the structures described below are allowing us to look forward to the future with greater ambition. 2. SWOT analysis as of 1st January 2011 The SWOT analysis, a regular means of checking the progress of our activities, must be updated at least once a year. This allows us to adapt the key objectives that we have established, to implement new projects and to commission more detailed risk analyses. Two decisions taken in 2010 can be given by way of example, without these being considered any more important than other decisions: Opportunities Establishing the “TOUR OF BEIJING” through our new company – Global Cycling Promotion. - allowing a great deal of autonomy, - conducting checks in a participatory manner. As a result of this approach of delegating tasks, based on shared trust, managerial personnel have taken on responsibility. This has resulted, in less than 18 months, in progress being made on all the established key objectives. Risks Analysis of the “tools” available on the financial markets, seeking to reduce exchange rate risks (USD and EUR in relation to CHF). Optimisation of UCI structures UCI and its 176 National Federations Respecting cultural and economic diversity Respect for the mission Training and Education Ethics and respect for the rules Ready for a strong UCI Long-term vision 117 INTERNATIONAL CYCLING UNION STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES New organisational structure implemented from 1 September 2009 Image of road cycling damaged by doping cases Pat McQuaid elected President for next four years = stability Use of web and new social networks could be improved UCI President Pat McQuaid elected as a member of the IOC and WADA Quadrennial plans inadequate Agreement signed with organisers of the Major Tours end 2010 Limited approach to “products” Accounts balanced in 2010 thanks to a reduction in operating costs Not enough synergy between different disciplines Situation with accounts payable is improving considerably Road and cyclo-cross too European Implementation of a reporting system, project management Sport is male-dominated at elite level (except MTB and BMX) and internal control system Some event formats not adapted for television (difficult to sell) GCP : creation of the Tour of Beijing Transfer of knowledge internally and between main event organisers unsatisfactory World Cycling Centre in Aigle Inadequate financial reserves Four disciplines, including BMX, on the programme of the Olympic Games High number of doping controls which cannot continue to increase indefinitely Management of BMX Supercross World Cup events outsourced Not enough education and prevention by UCI in the fight against doping UCI Road World Championships Expertise developed through implementation of the biological passport Management of the UCI Statutes and Regulations and the International Calendars Research partnership (technology monitoring) with EPFL ENVIRONMENT OPPORTUNITIES THREATS Possibilities for partnering with Major Tour organisers In competition with other sports and leisure activities 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil potential for development in South America International financial situation unstable Potential for development on the 5 continents Waning interest of public and media in major cycling events Development of BMX Freestyle Potentially difficult relationships with other governing bodies of cycling Western companies promoting physical activity and sport Possibility of further doping scandals Concrete approaches to cycling industry (under way) Reduction by IOC of number of cycling medals for 2016 Games Universality: nearly 300 million sports and leisure cyclists, 1 bn occasional users Cancellation of Road World Championships and/or Olympic Games for reasons Image of cycling is a good fit with environmental protection of force majeure TV: high development potential for sports events, cycling in particular Costly legal proceedings resulting from sanctions based on biological passport Digital revolution: internet, mobile phones, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, digital TV Decreasing resources (= TV revenues) for UCI World Championships Fluctuation of exchange rates (USD and EUR vs CHF) 118 3. Operational conduct 4. Two major considerations for the future As the SWOT analysis is the basic element of our strategic plan, then this plan should also be re-evaluated every year. 4.1 New economic players in cycling As a result we carry out all the conduct-monitoring operations that are indispensable to good organisation, as follows: BASES FOR CONSIDERATION 2009-2012 SWOT ANALySIS STRATEGIC PLAN KEy OBJECTIvES ANNUAL OPERATIONAL CONDUCT FINANCIAL PLANNING CONDUCT By PROJECT ANNUAL BUDGETS UCI, CMC, CADF, GCP BUDGETARy CHECKS Our sport, and more particularly the discipline of road cycling, has developed mostly in Europe over the last 50 years. This evolution has been largely due to historical reasons, but also as a result of the consistent increase in GDP in Western European countries, in particular since the end of the Second World War. Statistics show that the number of riders from other parts of the world as well as the number of professional teams in Asia, the United States, Oceania and Eastern Europe have increased over the last ten years. This increase may be directly related to the economic development of these regions. This is a pleasing state of affairs that confirms the precision of our strategic objectives. We must however consider this development carefully in collaboration with major organisers who are currently interested in establishing new events in regions experiencing GDP growth of 8-12%. While the sporting results of athletes from countries such as the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India and China) have improved spectacularly – in particular due to the establishment of the World Cycling Centre – we must still pay particular attention to ensure the coherent development of the various Continental Calendars and the World Calendar for all our disciplines. 119 We believe that there are very many opportunities but that these must be very carefully considered and understood by all. This is necessary in order to respect our contacts in these new cycling countries by explaining our constraints to them while, trying to properly understand their constraints at a local level, both in sporting and cultural terms. THE UCI STRUCTURES STRONG ORGANISATIONS TO MEET THIS CHALLENGE It is through observing these important conditions that we will achieve the goals that we have set ourselves. On the basis of the above considerations, our Federation is ready to be an effective force for development through the external structures it has put in place. 2002 WORLD CyCLING CENTRE 2005 UCI PROTOUR 2007 CyCLING ANTI-DOPING FOUNDATION BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT 2010 GLOBAL CyCLING PROMOTION The UCI response : respecting all stakeholders’ role IOC WADA TEAMS ORGANISERS CONTROL UCI RULES AND REGULATIONS RIDERS SPONSORS NATIONAL FEDERATIONS MEDIA LOCAL AUTHORITIES 120 4.2 A new consideration in the fight against doping a. UCI ProTeams, The UCI established a new entity under Swiss law in 2008 which lay outside its legal structures, namely the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF). b. UCI Professional Continental Teams, The priority objective of this foundation is the operational management of anti-doping controls, both in and out-of-competition, for all cycling events on the International Calendar. c. organisers of World Calendar events, d. the riders, e. the UCI. The responsibility for regulation and the imposition of sanctions remains the exclusive domain of the UCI. The CADF has an annual budget that is independent of the UCI. This budget is over E 6 million for 2011 and is financed by the following partners: PLAN OF PROJECTED ACTIONS FOR 2010-2017 March 2011 Sept. 2011 2012 Scope definition WG review Implementation PROjECT PREPA. PILOT AIMS AND TARGETS (COUNTRY, PRO TEAMS…) WORKING GROUP ACTION PARTNER IDENTIF. PARTNERS’ ACTION UCI ACTIONS PLANNING, MEANS, RESOURCES AVAILAbLE, PARTNERS INPUT INTERNAL COM. AND COM. WITH TEAMS, SPONSORS 121 Furthermore, targeted out-of-competition testing is conducted by CADF before the three Grand Tours, paid for by the organisers of these events. The CADF budget has increased over the last three years. This investment has borne fruit as the biological passport has become an effective tool. However, our efforts in the battle against doping have not improved the image of cycling. Furthermore, the legal costs of doping cases – which the UCI has to absorb through its ordinary budget – continue to rise. We have decided to research new ways forward together with all the stakeholders involved. With this in mind, we have decided to consider concerted action with the main stakeholders in the fight against doping, releasing additional budgets as a priority for: • education, • prevention, • communication. The consideration of these issues will be carried out by specialists in the field and will address the long term (2011-2017). It is with this in mind that Mr Fabien Ohl, Professor of the Institute of Sports Sciences at the University of Lausanne, has presented us with a plan of projected actions that could be put into practice between 2011 and 2017. 2015 2017 to 2020 Review REFORMULATION OF PRIORITIES, CHOICE OF PRIORITY PILOT ACTIONS METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION ORGANISATION AND MObILISATION OF NETWORKS IMPLEMENTATION: PERSONNEL, ORGANISATION, PRESENTATIONS, PRACTICE… MEDIA COMMUNICATION, PARTNERS… DEFINITION CONDITIONS ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS, COACH ETC. CALENDAR, ACTIONS METHOD OF IMPLEMENTATION, INDICATORS, REMARKS IMPLEMENTATION: PERSONNEL, ORGANISATION, PRESENTATION, PRACTICES, RIDERS 1. MEDIA COMMUNICATION, PARTNERS, MARKETING… 2. TRAININGS, CONVERSIONS 3. TEAM LAbELS 122 123 ORGANISATION OF THE UCI Situation as of 24th june 2011 congress CONGRESS management mANAGEmENT committee COmmITTEE COmmISSIONS commissions ExECUTIvE office OFFICE executive President PRESIDENT gEnEral managEmEnt GENERAL mANAGEmENT SERvICES SPORT Sport AND and TECHNICAL technical ASPECTS aSpectS events AND and EvENTS marketing mARkETING administration ADmINISTRATION INDEPENDENT UNITS cadf CADF WCC GCP Cycling anti-doping cycling Anti-Doping Foundation foundation World Cycling Centre Global Cycling Promotion CommuniCation COmmUNICATION 124 mANAGEmENT COmmITTEE SITUATION AS OF 13TH OCTOBER 2010 PRESIDENT Mr PAT MCqUAID (IRL) vICE-PRESIDENT Mr HEE WOOK CHO (KOR) vICE-PRESIDENT Mr RENATO DI ROCCO (ITA) vICE-PRESIDENT Mr ARTUR LOPES (POR) Mr vITTORIO ADORNI (ITA) - CO-OPTED MEMBER MEMBER Mr SHEIKH FAISAL BIN HUMAID AL qASSIMI (UEA) MEMBER Mr JOOP ATSMA (NED) MEMBER Mr MOHAMED WAGIH AZZAM (EGy) MEMBER Mr BRIAN COOKSON (GBR) MEMBER Mr MOHAMED JAMEL LOUAFI (TUN) MEMBER Mr PEDER PEDERSEN (DEN) MEMBER Mr JOSÉ MANUEL PELAEZ (CUB) MEMBER Mr MIKE PLANT (USA) MEMBER Mr FRITZ RAMSEIER (GER) MEMBER Mr MIKE TURTUR (AUS) MEMBER Mr WOJCIECH WALKIEWICZ (POL) HONORARy PRESIDENT Mr HEIN vERBRUGGEN (NED) HONORARy vICE-PRESIDENT Mr RAy GODKIN (AUS) HONORARy vICE-PRESIDENT Mr vLADIMIR HOLECEK (CZE) HONORARy vICE-PRESIDENT Mr AGOSTINO OMINI (ITA) 125 Relations with national FedeRations and Continental ConFedeRations Dominique RaymonD, manageR of continental confeDeRations anD national feDeRations Relations Relations with the Continental Confederations and National Federations are undertaken on a daily basis with the objective of maintaining, developing and improving contacts with members of the International Cycling Union (UCI). Approximately half of the 176 Federations currently registered with the International Cycling Union are met during the course of the year at Congresses and Continental Championships. On the American continent, a course for Caribbean countries was given in Havana by the Training Manager of the World Cycling Centre. The Manager has many responsibilities, and her expertise can be used to advise National Federations and work with them on a range of complicated cases relating to different situations in different countries. She is an essential link both internally – with the UCI’s departments and services – and externally – with Confederations and Federations – as well as between these two components (the link between the internal and the external). Special support was offered to Haiti in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake in that country. Assistance in terms of equipment and materials allowed a team of riders from Haiti to participate in the Central American and Caribbean As a result of a new system of subscriptions introduced in 2009, many Federations benefited from financial aid in 2010 that allowed them to initiate new projects, reinforce their participation in Continental Championships and support their activities. This year also saw the commencement of activities relating to the National Federation Development Fund with a view to supporting training and development. The Executive Office has favoured those projects that seek to benefit the mass membership. With this in mind, a course for coaches aimed at women’s cycling took place in the United Arab Emirates, focusing on Federations from the Middle East and southern Asia. Games in Puerto Rico. Our thanks go to our sponsor Santini who contributed to this initiative. Consistent relationships are maintained with the Continental Confederations and every year initiatives are launched to reinforce links with our member Federations. Countries wishing to establish a National Federation for the first time are offered a lot of close support and follow-ups until the final stage of affiliation. Donations of bicycles were also made during the year, as described in the section on the World Cycling Centre. Many thanks are due to the Confederations and their Presidents, as well as to the National Federations and the UCI staff who have all contributed to the optimal resolution of certain issues, some of which have been very complex. 126 CONTINENTAL CONFEDERATION REPORTS AFRICAN CyCLING CONFEDERATION (CAC) MOHAMED WAGIH AZZAM, PRESIDENT OF THE CAC The Confederation now has 43 member Federations. Two of these, Comoros and Niger, were suspended while the Republic of the Congo is still affiliated on a provisional basis (the Federation has not updated its constitution). Guinea was welcomed back as a full member by the UCI Congress on 1st October 2010 as it had fulfilled all its obligations. In respect of the meetings held during 2010, the year started with a meeting of the Management Committee of the African Cycling Confederation in Cairo on 9-10 January. Meetings were held with ANOCA in Casablanca, Morocco, in July in respect of the first African youth Games. Discussions also concerned the forthcoming All-Africa Games in Mozambique in 2011. A meeting of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa was held in Maputo (Mozambique) on 13-17 July, during which it was decided to include cycling in the programme of the 2011 All-Africa Games. The Conference also invited Federations to register more events on the UCI Africa Tour calendar. During his visit to Rwanda, the President of the African Cycling Confederation met the Presidents or delegates of the Federations attending: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana, Seychelles, Eritrea, Rwanda, Kenya and Uganda. The main topic of the meetings concerned the status of the sport of cycling in these countries. African Cycling Confederation member, Mr Adel Aboshawashi, of Libya, represented the Confederation at the first African youth Games held in Casablanca, Morocco. On the occasion of the Road Continental Championships organised in Rwanda, the Confederation President, Dr Wagih Azzam, met the Rwandan Minister of Sports, Mr Habineza, for a broad discussion on the different approaches to promoting cycling in Rwanda and the African continent as a whole. The cycling events in the Games were limited to the road race and time trial. Tunisia and Morocco took the honours with gold medals in the time trial and road race respectively. The subject of organising a major international race involving the Nile countries was discussed at this meeting. Egypt also won two medals: a silver in the road race and bronze in the time trial. The Minister of Sports expressed a desire to organise the Continental Championships for mountain bike and BMX. The African Continental Championships were held in Rwanda from 9-14 November with the participation of 21 countries. A conference on the UCI Africa Tour was held during the Continental Championships, chaired by Dr Wagih Azzam, with the attendance of the Rwandan Minster for Sports and 21 National Federations. The time trial events attracted entries from 15 countries. The following UCI representatives were in attendance: Mr Jean-Pierre van Zyl, UCI Africa Tour Adviser, Mr Marc Chovelon, Road Coordinator and Mrs Dominique Raymond, Manager of Continental Confederation and National Federation Relations. The following needs were outlined: • increase in the number of African riders in the UCI World Championships and Olympic Games, • reinforcement of the promotion of cycling in Africa, • provision of assistance in terms of equipment to member Federations. Algeria won two medals: a silver in the time trial and bronze in the road race. The road races were disputed by riders from 20 countries: 13 women and 97 men took part. Although Morocco and South Africa have always been the strongest countries, this year two new nations also put up very good performances, namely Eritrea and Ethiopia. The next Continental Championships have been awarded: • Road Championships to the Ivory Coast in November 2011, • Mountain Bike Championships to South Africa. These Championships will allow athletes to qualify for the 2012 London Olympic Games. 127 The African Cycling Confederation assisted the UCI during 2010 in resolving the delicate situation concerning the Algerian Cycling Federation. As a result of joint and continuous efforts throughout the year by the UCI President, Mr Pat Mcquaid, and the African Cycling Confederation President, Dr Wagih Azzam, as well as Mrs Dominique Raymond, Manager of Continental Confederations and National Federations Relations, the situation of the Algerian Cycling Federation took a positive turn. Consequently, new elections were held and the Algerian Cycling Federation was able to resume its activities. A special situation arose in Gabon: the Management Committee reached the end of its mandate in April 2009 but did not hold new elections. The Federation is currently under government supervision. In order to resolve this situation, democratic elections must take place in early 2011. It is sincerely hoped that the close collaboration between the UCI and the African Cycling Confederation will allow Gabon to resolve the situation, as has been the case for Algeria. The next meeting of the African Cycling Confederation Management Committee was scheduled for March 2011 at a location that had yet to be determined. The Eritrean Minister of Sports Mr Ramadhan Awlya was due to visit the Confederation headquarters in early 2011 to discuss the promotion of cycling and the preparation of a candidature by the Eritrean Federation to organise a future Road Continental Championships. The member Federations of the Confederation must be thanked for their efforts to promote cycling and are enthusiastically encouraged by the African Cycling Confederation to develop their activities and participate in forthcoming continental events in 2011. 128 PAN AmERICAN CyCLING CONFEDERATION (COPACI) JOSÉ MANUEL PELAEZ, PRESIDENT OF THE COPACI Although 2010 was marked by the global economic crisis, the Pan American Cycling Confederation was able to implement its schedule of activities and find solutions to resolve the various problems encountered. With regard to the major meetings of 2010, the first to be mentioned is the Ordinary Congress of COPACI held in Aguascalientes in Mexico. The delegates present were honoured by the attendance of the UCI President Mr Pat Mcquaid. Also in attendance for the UCI were Mrs Dominique Raymond, Manager of Continental Confederation and National Federation Relations and Mr Pierre Hutsebaut UCI America Tour Adviser. The excellent number of 23 member Federations were represented at the Congress. It was on this occasion that the COPACI Management Committee met for the first time in the year. The second meeting took place during the UCI Road World Championships in Melbourne, Australia. The UCI Annual Congress took place during the World Championships with the participation of the voting delegates elected by the 2010 COPACI Congress. The COPACI vice-President, Mr Trevor Bailey participated in the PASO and ODEPA Congresses that took place in veracruz, Mexico. The COPACI Commissions also held meetings during 2010, in particular the BMX and Mountain Bike Commissions. Thanks are due to the members for their excellent work. In terms of training, coaching courses were held in collaboration with PASO (Pan American Sports Organization) and the Spanish Cycling Federation. These courses were held in Ecuador, El Salvador, Paraguay and Nicaragua. Thanks to support from the UCI, through the National Federation Development Fund, a UCI/COPACI coaching course was held in Havana in September. The course invited Caribbean Federations and was led by Mr Keith Flory, the Training Manager at the World Cycling Centre in Aigle. With regards to sporting activities on the continent, reconnaissance visits to various locations were made before the Continental Championships. A visit was made to Aguascalientes in Mexico after the cancellation of the Continental Championships in the Dominican Republic due to economic problems. visits were also made to Mayagüez (Puerto Rico) for the Central American and Caribbean Games and to Medellín (Colombia) for the South American Games. The Central American Games also experienced the change of host country: Panama replaced Honduras (because of a coup d’etat). The Pan American Mountain Bike Championships took place from 7-11 April in Guatemala. COPACI vice-President Mr Steve McCauley attended this event. This was the first time that Guatemala had organised a continental-scale competition. The Pan American BMX Championships took place on 28-29 May in quito, Ecuador. The Pan American Masters Championships were held in Havana from 20-25 September. The Pan American Road and Track Championships - for Elite, U23 and Women - were due to be organised by the Dominican Republic, but considering the unfavourable economic circumstances, the Championships were entrusted to another country, on this occasion Mexico, where the Championships took place in Aguascalientes on 8-15 May. Sincere thanks go to the Mexican Federation and its President Mr Edgardo Hernandez, as well as the Governor of Aguascalientes and the President of the Aguascalientes Institute of Sports for taking over the organisation of the competitions and making sure that they ran flawlessly. The Pan American Juniors Championships, originally awarded to Puerto Rico, also had to be withdrawn as the construction of the velodrome was not completed in time. Mexico stood in to host these Championships. Again COPACI’s sincere thanks were addressed to the President of the Mexican Federation and the Director of the Institute of High-Performance Sports, Mr Manuel youshimatz, for the excellent organisation and fabulous hospitality. 129 Regional Games were also held during 2010. The South American Games were held in March in Medellín (Colombia), followed by the Central American Games in Panama in April and the Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayagüez (Puerto Rico) in July. The Junior Caribbean Championships were held in Aruba and the Elite Caribbean Championships, attended by the UCI President Mr Pat Mcquaid, were held in Guadeloupe with the collaboration of the Regional Committee of the French Cycling Federation. The increasing number of races registered on the UCI America Tour Calendar result in an increase of responsibilities on a continental level. Athletes from the American continent acquitted themselves well in global terms, both in World Cup events and the World Championships of the road, track, BMX and mountain bike disciplines. The COPACI Congress awarded the various Championships for 2011: • Pan American Mountain Bike Championships to Bogotá, Colombia, • Pan American Junior Championships to Mar del Plata, Argentina, • Pan American BMX Championships to Antioquia, Colombia, • Pan American Masters Championships to Trinidad and Tobago, • Pan American Road and Track Championships for Elite, U23, Women to Medellín, Colombia. voting delegates for the subsequent UCI Congress were elected. A reminder of the qualification system for the forthcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London was provided. Given the special circumstances under which the organisers of certain events had to drop out, the Federations taking up the challenge have to be especially thanked. COPACI members are kept up to date with the latest news through the regularly updated COPACI website. COPACI is pleased that it can count on the solidarity of its members and thanks them for their commitment. 130 ASIAN CyCLING CONFEDERATION (AAC) HEE WOOK CHO, PRESIDENT OF THE ACC The Asian Confederation has increased the number of its affiliated Federations to 41 members, since the UCI Congress on 1st October 2010, Cambodia has become a member. The constant development of cycling on the continent shows that world cycling now has Asian athletes in the majority of cycling disciplines. In 2010, there were numerous competitions both on a world and continental level. They are concrete proof of the development of the sport of cycling on the Asian continent. It is important to point out that Asia now has two members on the UCI Management Committee: the ACC President, Mr Cho who is also one of the vice-Presidents and Mr Sheikh Al qassimi, member. In their respective roles, they took part in UCI Management Committee meetings in 2010 as well as the annual Congress which was held during the UCI Road World Championships. voting delegates of the Asian continent elected by the ACC were also present at this Congress. Two Meetings of the ACC Management Committee were held on 12 April 2010 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and on 21 November 2010 in Guangzhou, China. At these meetings, the Presidents of commissions gave a report on their activities and put forward their proposals: • After giving an overview of the general situation of road races for the 2009-2010 season, the development of races such as Tour of Korea, Tour of Taiwan, Tour of Hainan, Malaysia Jelajah and the Tour of Oman were discussed, as well as the financial aspects and support for road races and finally the new strategy to be adopted to promote cycling to the Asian media; • Regarding the track, the following matters were discussed: the need to create a track cycling training school under the patronage of the Asian Confederation, the organisation of a 6 day race and an increase of the duration of the Track Asian Cup to 3 days instead of 2; • For mountain bike, it is regrettable that only 3 races registered on the 2010 Mountain Bike calendar when numerous races are organised on the continent. National Federations must be given information about the advantages of registering on the continental calendar and on the conditions to be met for this type of organisation. The increase of the level and number of mountain bike races registered on the calendar would help riders to improve and reach a higher competition level; • For BMX, information was given regarding the organisation of the upcoming BMX Asian Championships scheduled on 30 September and 1st October in Jecheon, Korea; • The Para-cycling Commission stressed the importance of the UCI decision aimed at encouraging the integration of para-cycling within National Federations. qualification systems for the Olympic Games were also discussed; • The report by the Commission President on statistics and records (concerning track events at the Asian Games and Championships and artistic cycling events) highlighted the exceptional performances achieved at the Olympic Games, UCI World Championships and Grands Tours. The ACC Management Committee awarded the organisation of the following events: • The 31st edition of the Elite and Juniors Track and Road Asian Championships in Nakhon Ratchasima, in Thailand (8 to 19 February 2011). On this occasion, the ACC Management Committee meeting and Congress will be held in Bangkok; • The Elite and Juniors Track and Road Asian Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (8 to 18 February 2012). For the first time, the Under 23 category will be included; • The 2012 Mountain Bike Asian Championships in Lebanon (venue and dates to be fixed later). At these meetings, it was also decided to create a Media and Marketing Commission and that record holders will be rewarded with a certificate. The ACC statutory Congress held in Sharjah on 13th April, was attended by 26 National Federations and the UCI President, Mr Pat Mcquaid, who in his speech stressed the importance of the development of cycling in Asia. At this Congress, five Federation Presidents were awarded the “ACC Merit” in recognition of their athletes’ excellent results at the Olympic Games and UCI World Championships. 131 Information was given on the introduction of the new ACC website which allows all members to follow the development of cycling in all its forms. In sporting terms, the year was action-packed: • In January, the last race of the UCI Track World Cup, took place in Beijing. The Confederation President attended. Asia excelled by winning 7 gold medals out of the 17 titles at stake. China, Malaysia and Hong Kong were the countries that won the most medals; • The Asian Track Cup was held in 3 stages, the first in Japan in Hakodate, the 2nd in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and the 3rd at the Muamak velodrome in Thailand; • The youth Olympic Games, organised for the first time, brought together 5 countries from the Continent; • The Road and Track Asian Championships, organised for the first time in the Western part of the continent, in the United Arab Emirates, will go down in the history of cycling in Asia. Their success was huge with the participation of 31 countries. In particular was the participation of the Korean Democratic Republic which had not taken part in the Asian Championships since the 2005 edition in India. • The Asian Games, which were held in China, were immensely successful in terms of road, BMX, track (Guangzhou) and mountain bike (Dafusan). • However it was regrettable that for the Paralympic Games, which followed in December, the Asian Confederation was not able to be involved. The co-operation between the UCI and ACC greatly contributed to the quality of training throughout the year: • As part of the solidarity programmes, 7 countries benefited from bike donations; • As part of the National Federations’ Development Fund, a track and road coaches course was organised in the United Arab Emirates. This course, lead by a British coach appointed by the UCI, was attended by 10 trainee coaches from 9 National Federations from the Middle East and South Asia. It was aimed at promoting women’s cycling; • The Continental Centre in Shuzenji (Japan) hosted 2 training camps which were attended by 6 countries. In addition, a camp was organised in Bangkok for 5 coaches and 24 riders from 5 countries. • The 16th Juniors Mountain Bike Asian Championships organised in Korea were a great success. 12 countries took part: Japan, Malaysia, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Nepal, Chinese Taipei, vietnam, Philippines, Singapore and Kazakhstan; The report of the Confederation’s activities would not be complete without mentioning the “Champion System”. Since 2009 this company has been the provider of Continental Champion jerseys. • The BMX Asian Championships were also organised in Korea and there was an increase in participation levels: for the first time, 7 countries took part. The Confederation would like to thank its members, the various organisers, and all those who have contributed and will continue to contribute to the development of cycling on the continent and throughout the world. • The BMX track in Jecheon City (Korea) is the first track meeting the international norms. This will undoubtedly help promote the discipline in the country; • The excellence of the organisation of both the Mountain Bike and BMX Championships is worthy of note and the Confederation would like to sincerely thank the parties involved; • Thanks to the organisation of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India, the city of New Dehli now has a 250 meter ultramodern velodrome which will help to promote this discipline. • Still in India, 2010 marked the first edition of the Tour of Delhi Cyclothon which took place on an urban circuit. At the end of this race, the UCI President announced that India had become the new frontier of cycling; 132 EUROPEAN CyCLING UNION (UEC) WOJCIECH WALKIEWICZ, UEC PRESIDENT The UEC celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2010 : the Confederation was founded in Zurich on 7 April 1990. It now has 48 member Federations. The UEC had a very busy year in sporting terms in 2010, when, with its partners, it organised cycling events in all disciplines, totalling 67 days of racing. Several thousand athletes of all ages took part in these events. The UEC held several Management meetings and commission meetings throughout the year; these are summarised in chronological order below. On 12 October, at UCI headquarters in Aigle (Switzerland), the UEC and UCI jointly examined the possibility of the collaboration of the UCI in the organisation of the European Championships. The BMX Congress was held on 27 February in Klatovy in the Czech Republic, focusing mainly on the arrangements for the discipline’s events for the season. Management meetings were followed by the Ordinary General Meeting on 5-7 March, with the participation of the UCI President, Mr Pat Mcquaid, and the Honorary UEC President Mr vladimir Holecek. These meetings were held in the spa town of Alanya i n Turkey. The last meeting of the UEC Management Committee of the year took place in Regensdorf, Switzerland, on 20 November. The European Championships for the coming years were awarded at this meeting (2011-2014 – youth MTB; 2011 – U23/ Junior track; 2012 – Elite track, trials; 2013 – U23/Junior road; 2014 – U23/Junior road, MTB cross-country, cyclo-cross). In addition to the standard points on the agenda, the Meeting also: • approved the new UEC Statutes, • awarded the 2011 European Championships, U23 and Junior Road categories, to Offida (Italy) and the 2013 European Cyclo-cross Championships to Mlada Boleslav (the Czech Republic), • honoured Mr Backer and Mr Pitallier by awarding them the new UEC medal for their long service and dedication to cycling. The UEC participated in the General Meeting of the Union Internationale des vélodromes in Copenhagen on 27 March. On 2-5 May, the UEC contributed to the preparations for the European youth Olympic Festival (EyOF) that will take place in Trabzon (Turkey) in 2011. On 29-30 June, a meeting was held with the European Olympic Committee in Rome (Italy) on the matter of the future of the EyOF. This Festival has the objective of promoting Olympic sports and preparing talented young European athletes for the Olympic Games. Three important meetings were held in October. At the UCI Road World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, on 1 October, the UEC participated in the debates of the UCI’s Annual Congress and was represented by its voting delegates. The UEC President Mr Walkiewicz visited Norway from 28-31 October to take part in the festivities celebrating the centenary of the Norwegian Federation. The UEC Commissions must be thanked for their excellent work and consistent involvement. It should be emphasised that every UEC Commission liaises closely with its UCI counterpart. Mountain bike The members of the Commission met on several occasions and worked on the preparation and organisation of the European MTB Championships for cross-country, downhill, fourcross and marathon and oversaw the approval of the courses for future European Championships. Trials The Commission actively contributed to the organisation of the European Trials Championship in Melsungen (GER), drawing up the 2011 Trials calendar and making preparations for the next European Championships in Biella (ITA). Track In addition to contributing to the preparation, organisation and supervision of the European Track Championships - this year held in St Petersburg (RUS) for the U23 and Junior categories - the Commission was also active in the organisation of the first Elite European Championships in Pruszkow (POL) and in the European Motor-Paced Championships in Alkmaar (NED). The Commission reinforced its close collaboration with the UCI Track Commission and made proposals, in particular concerning the allocation of wild cards for the Track Cycling World Championships. 133 bMX The Commission focused its work on the organisation, administration and supervision of the rounds of the European BMX Championships (12 rounds in 6 countries) and drawing up the 2011 BMX calendar. Several meetings took place with organisers and team managers. The organisers from the following countries all deserve heartfelt thanks: • Austria: Bregenz, Graz-Stattegg, • Czech Republic: Klatovy, Zdar nad Sazavou, • France: Besançon, Pra Loup, • Germany: Mainz, Ludwigslust, Weiterstadt, Willingen, Melsungen, Frankfurt, Indoor Cycling • Great Britain: Manchester, The Commission contributed to the organisation of the European Junior Indoor Cycling Championships in Ludwigslust (GER) and the European Cups in Cycle-Ball for the Elite and U23 categories and teams. • Israel: Haifa, The year of the European Cycling Union’s 20th anniversary was a very positive one in sporting terms, as borne witness by the constant activity of the UEC. Some 24 events were organised in 13 different countries as well as UCI World Championships and UCI World Cups in all the cycling disciplines. • Italy: Perugia, Montebelluna, • The Netherlands: valkenswaard, Alkmaar, • Norway: Sandnes, Hafjell, • Poland: Pruszkow, • Russian Federation: St Petersburg, • Switzerland: Mosnang, • Turkey: Ankara. Sincere thanks are due to the 48 member Federations, the various organisers, Commission members, Commissaires and the UCI for their excellent co-operation. 134 OCEANIAN CyCLING CONFEDERATION (OCC) MIKE TURTUR, OCC PRESIDENT The year 2010 was an historic one for the continent of Oceania: Australia hosted the UCI Road World Championships and the International Federation’s Annual Congress. The World Championships in Melbourne and Geelong were an undisputed success. The organisation was very professional and Australian spectators turned up in their thousands to make this major event a fantastic spectacle. The performances of the Australian athletes demonstrated that cycling has a sound foundation in Oceania and that this continent is a growing force in the development of cycling. In addition to the Road World Championships, Melbourne also hosted the first round of the 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics event. Track cycling is very popular in this continent and has many top-class athletes. The event received a very warm welcome from the large audiences. The Oceanian Confederation faces a major challenge in relation to the UCI calendar, namely to develop its calendar in all the cycling disciplines. The geographical situation of the Continent in relation to the rest of the world makes it very difficult to increase the number of new events. However, the Confederation is working with the continent, two main Federations, Australia and New Zealand, to encourage them to establish new events and maintain and develop those already on the calendar. Despite the significant challenges, high-level athletes are still being trained and developed in the continent. Recently, two exceptional performances were achieved on the continent: The organisation of this event was all the more important because it contributed to the qualification of athletes to the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. • Jack Bobridge’s world record in the 4,000 m individual pursuit, previously held by Chris Boardman and unbeaten for 15 years, Returning to continental matters, the 2011 Championships for Road and Mountain Bike will be held in Shepparton, victoria State, Australia, the Track Championships in Invercargill, New Zealand, and Para-Cycling on the Sunshine Coast, queensland State, Australia. • The performance of Cameron Meyer, equally exceptional, in winning the Tour Down Under, the first event of the 2011 UCI WorldTour. The Confederation worked actively on the development of cycling to assist countries without federations to set up cycling structures, allowing them to join the ranks of the members of the OCC and UCI. The vice-President of the OCC, Mr Mike victor, is very active in this respect and hopes to see the creation of National Federations in countries such as Tonga, Nauru, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, etc. in the near future. The Confederation’s forthcoming activities will focus on: • coordinating a calendar of events, • maintaining key contacts, • coordination of the supply of equipment to developing countries, • participation in major events such as meetings with ONOC (Oceanian National Olympic Committees). In conclusion, the OCC vice-President, Mr Mike victor, was honoured by the UCI Congress with the UCI Merit in recognition of his years of devotion to the sport of cycling. 135 136 10 137 Mr PhiliPP PhiliPPe e Chevallier SPort SP ortS S and te teC Chni hniC Cal al dire direC Ctor tor SPORT and TECHn TECHnIIC Cal al ma maTTERS TTERS 138 REPORT By THE SPORTS AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR PHILIPPE CHEvALLIER, SPORTS AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR The year 2009 saw a comprehensive restructuring of the UCI administration, and 2010 enabled us to consolidate this process within the Sports and Technical Department by appointing a number of new staff members. A young, dynamic and experienced team has been put together to serve our various partners within the cycling family. All of the department’s activities, whether sports-centred or technical, have been overseen by the various commissions and working groups. Details of the work that has been carried out can be found in the individual coordinators’ reports. I would nevertheless like to highlight the following points. 1) The year was marked by a major effort to bring together the events of the road World Calendar (the “historic” events and the UCI ProTour), which has led to better understanding of the calendar compared with previous years. After a rigorous consultation process the stakeholders were able to reach a consensus, which was a very welcome development. In concrete terms, the road World Calendar has been replaced by the UCI WorldTour calendar, and a new registration system for 1st division teams (UCI ProTeams) and 2nd division teams (UCI Professional Continental Teams) has been implemented. 2) As far as track cycling is concerned, given the number of countries with riders practising the discipline, and the growing number of new velodromes being built, it appears still to have great development potential. Discussions have taken place with a view to adding a third level of events to the track calendar after the Olympic Games, the UCI World Championships and the UCI World Cups. The purpose of this third tier of events on the track calendar would be to enable countries to compete regularly and to regulate participation in the Track World Cup events. A series of consultations has been planned. The study will be completed in September 2011 and presented to the UCI Management Committee. It is hoped that this new series of events will help galvanise the track calendar starting with the 2012-2013 season. 3) The off-road disciplines of mountain bike and BMX are relatively young in terms of cycling history, but they very quickly acquired legitimacy when they were added to the programme of the Olympic Games. These two disciplines, which are hard-wired for innovation, bring a dynamic spirit to the classic disciplines of road and track. In 2010 a comprehensive study was conducted in the field to identify new trends in the off-road community, with a view to finding out how this quest for innovation, a vital driver in the development of these disciplines, could be sustained. The study revealed that the off-road disciplines have reached full maturity, and it has become necessary to actively address the question of maintaining their attractive potential. 139 A new set of rules for Mountain Bike (Part 4) was submitted to the UCI Management Committee at its meeting in Melbourne at the end of 2010. The reason for updating the rules was to introduce a new concept that would enhance the attractiveness of mountain bike competitions for riders, teams, sponsors, organisers, National Federations, the IOC, the media and the public. 8) Meanwhile, a specific set of rules has been drafted to regulate the activities of riders’ agents, which can have a significant impact on the image of cycling worldwide. The UCI was in need of a legal and regulatory framework to govern their activity, which has the potential to compromise the interests of riders, sporting ethics and the successful running of sports competitions. As from 2011, building on the findings of the field study and in order to support the development of the discipline, the UCI will recognise UCI Elite Mountain Bike Teams and UCI Mountain Bike Teams as professionally organised competitive structures. During the course of 2011 we will be putting in place a certification system for riders’ agents. The purpose of the qualification it delivers will be to inform the professional cycling community about agents’ qualifications and their integrity. As from 2012, riders’ agents who have obtained a certificate may apply to their National Federation for an annual licence. This process will need to be repeated each year. New and more spectacular competition formats will also be put in place. 4) Para-cycling continues to grow and is becoming increasingly integrated within the UCI. The creation of the UCI Road Para-cycling World Cup will encourage the healthy development of the sport. The support of our National Federations is a key element in the standard of performance achieved by the athletes and in the services provided to them, and this is clearly reflected in the excellent results they achieve. 5) Consequently, I can guarantee that the whole of the UCI Sports and Technical Department is paying close attention to what is taking place out in the field, both in sporting terms and at National Federation level, with a view to continuing the innovative, proactive and dynamic development of all the disciplines of cycling. 6) The UCI has recently established a rewarding relationship with the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). My department can now call upon the experience and expertise of Professor Jan-Anders Månson to help us fulfil the requirements of the Lugano Charter and the basic principles of the UCI Rules (Part 1, Chapter III). The aim of this cooperation is to build a closer relationship with stakeholders in the cycling industry with a view to providing a better service to the cycling family, promoting greater understanding of the technical aspects and ensuring that everyone makes the most of the advantages offered by technology. 7) I would also like to mention that a new Commissaires’ Commission has been put in place. It plays a vital role in appointing UCI Commissaires and verifying their qualifications. The Commissaires are often the only representatives of our Federation at international events and the success of the competitions depends on them. 9) Finally, on the recommendation of the Olympic movement, we have looked into creating an Athletes’ Commission, with the aim of: • giving riders a forum and a voice within the cycling family and its administration; • enabling the UCI to approach riders and receive a direct response; • providing an official outlet for riders to air their views within a Commission. A proposal regarding the creation of an Athletes’ Commission will be submitted to the UCI Management Committee in January 2011. 140 ROAD UCI PROTOUR COUNCIL (UPTC) | JAvIER BARRIO, UCI PROTOUR COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr vITTORIO ADORNI (ITA) MEMBERS Mr ROCCO CATTANEO (SUI) APPOINTED By THE U CI Mr ROGER LEGEAy (FRA) APPOINTED By THE U CI Mr ERIC ZABEL (GER) APPOINTED By THE U CI Mr RAMON MENDIBURU (ESP) APPOINTED By THE U CI Mr STEPHEN ROCHE (IRL) APPOINTED By THE U CI Mr MICHAEL HINZ (GER) ORGANISERS’ REPRESENTATIvE Mr CHARLy MOTTET (FRA) ORGANISERS’ REPRESENTATIvE Mr JONATHAN vAUGHTERS (USA) TEAMS’ REPRESENTATIvE Mr ROBERTO AMADIO (ITA) TEAMS’ REPRESENTATIvE Mr DARIO CIONI (ITA) RIDERS’ REPRESENTATIvE Mr GIANNI BUGNO (ITA) RIDERS’ REPRESENTATIvE ST SITUATION AS OF 1 OCTOBER 2010 The most notable development of the year was the announcement at the end of the season of a new first division circuit known as the “UCI WorldTour” that would start in 2011. This new competition format – bringing the UCI ProTour and “monument” events together in the same calendar – is the fruit of an agreement between the UCI and organisers of the “monument events” . The UCI WorldTour uses a new procedure for team registration and the allocation of licences. UCI ProTeams The licences of eight teams expired at the end of 2010 and four new teams applied for licences. There were also two other licence applications that were subsequently withdrawn. The teams/candidates presenting a request for a new or renewed licence were the following: • BMC Racing Team (second division team at the time of application) • Euskaltel-Euskadi • HTC-Highroad • Leopard Trek (new team) • Liquigas-Cannondale • Movistar Team • Pro Team Astana • vacansoleil-DCM Pro Cycling Team (second division team at the time of application) • Cofidis, le credit en ligne (second division team at the time of application) • FDJ • Geox-TMC • Pegasus Sports (new team) The Licence Commission decided to renew the licence of five teams and award three new licences. Three teams were registered in the second division and the application of a further team was rejected. UCI ProTour events The UCI ProTour expanded to a third continent in 2010, namely America, through two new one-day races in Canada: the Grand Prix Cycliste de québec and Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. major decisions taken during the year • Setting up the UCI ProTeams Solidarity programme: 17 UCI ProTeams made gifts of six bikes each to National Federations in developing countries. The UCI was responsible for transporting the bikes. • Approval of the new procedure for the registration and award of licences to UCI ProTeams and UCI Professional Continental Teams. • Approval of the creation of the “sporting evaluation” working group responsible for examining the scale of points used to establish the value of the sporting criterion of the new registration procedure. • Approval of the funding of half the costs of the “Junior Conference” from the UCI ProTour reserve and solidarity fund. The Junior Conference will be held every year from 2011 during the UCI Road World Championships. • It was decided to pay the organiser of GP Ouest France - Plouay the sum of 30,000 euros from the UCI ProTour reserve and solidarity fund in view of the event’s financial difficulties. • Approval of the amalgamation of UCI ProTour and “monument” events in a new UCI WorldTour calendar. • Approval of support for the granting of a UCI WorldTour licence to the Tour of Beijing from 2011. • Approval of renaming the UCI ProTour Council the “Professional Cycling Council” from 2011. 141 ROAD ROAD COMMISSION | MARC CHOvELON, SPORTS COORDINATOR - ROAD PRESIDENT Mr JOOP ATSMA (NED) MEMBERS Mr SEAN KELLy (IRL) Mr SEAN PETTy (USA) Mr JOE SMETS (BEL) Mr EDDy BUCHETTE (LUX) REPRESENTING THE ORGANISERS Mr JOHN LELANGUE (BEL) REPRESENTING THE TEAMS SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 The UCI Sports and Technical Department is also responsible for road cycling in the Elite Men’s, Elite Women’s, Under-23 Men’s, Junior Men’s and Junior Women’s categories. It is involved in managing and developing the discipline, managing the sports side of UCI events and coordinating with the UCI’s various partners. The Sports and Technical Department works closely with the Road Commission, which met in Geneva on 9 April and also on 26 and 27 August 2010. 1. Management and development of the sport Calendars The Sports and Technical Department is in charge of the following calendars: the UCI Continental Circuits (UCI Europe Tour, UCI Africa Tour, UCI America Tour, UCI Asia Tour and UCI Oceania Tour), Elite Women’s, Junior Women’s and Junior Men’s. Requests from the National Federations are evaluated by the “Calendar” working group, which includes representatives of UCI teams, organisers and athletes. Its proposals are then submitted to the Road Commission before being presented to the UCI Management Committee for approval. UCI Teams The Sports and Technical Department manages the registration of UCI Road Teams, which are: the UCI Professional Continental Teams, the UCI Continental Teams and the UCI Women’s Teams. A new registration procedure was set up in 2010 for UCI Professional Continental Teams and UCI ProTeams, which meant major changes to the registration procedure and the process for awarding licences for the following season. Four criteria – sporting, financial, administrative and ethical – were analysed during the procedure. The sporting criterion, which is now based on the team’s performance, is the determining factor. The other three criteria are also taken into account. The registration process for UCI Continental and Women’s Teams is more strict than previously, with the addition of an obligatory bank guarantee. The procedure, which now applies to each continent, is explained in a new registration manual that was sent to the National Federations in 2009. In accordance with the new rules, the UCI has assessed the efforts of a number of National Federations to register their Continental and Women’s Teams using the new procedure. We will continue to monitor National Federation registrations in 2011. UCI Rules Further to the proposals of the “Calendar”, “Technical Rules and Safety” and “Rider-Team Relations” working groups, and with the input of the Road Commission, the rules for Part 2 (Road Races) and Part 9 (World Championships) have been updated. 2. Management and development of UCI competitions Olympic Games The Sports and Technical Department has published a new qualification system for the 2012 Olympic Games. The routes of the time trials and road races of the 2012 London Games were defined by the Sports and Technical Department. youth Olympic Games The first youth Olympic Games took place from 17 to 22 August 2010. Time trial and road race events were on the programme of this team competition for Junior Men and Women athletes. Mountain bike and BMX competitions also took place. Thirty-two nations were represented by teams of 3 Junior men and 1 woman each. 142 UCI Road World Championships UCI Continental Championships The Sports and Technical Department was responsible for the technical management of the 2010 UCI Juniors Road World Championships in Offida (Italy), in which 50 countries took part, and the UCI Elite Road World Championships in Melbourne (Australia), in which 53 countries participated (an excellent turnout for World Championships outside Europe). Continental Championships organised by the Continental Confederations took place in the following countries: • African Continental Championships : Namibia • Asian Continental Championships : United Arab Emirates • American Continental Championships : Mexico • European Continental Championships : Turkey • Oceania Continental Championships : New Zealand As from 2011, the Junior competitions will be combined with the UCI Elite Road World Championships. Four events will take place: time trials (Men and Women) and road races (Men and Women). A special conference will be organised for Junior athletes and their support teams during the UCI Road World Championships. The themes of the conference will focus on the work of the UCI and the cycling professions. Thanks to the new qualification system for the Olympic Games, participation in the Elite Continental Championships gives direct access to participation in the Games (over the year 2011 for Elite Men and 2012 for Elite Women). UCI World Cups and Nations Cups The first Asian leg of the UCI Women Road World Cup, the Tour of Chongming Island (China), was successfully staged. Two new events will be added to the Nations’ Cup in 2011: “Toscana - Terra di ciclismo” in Italy, for Under-23 Men, and the GP Herning-Arrhus in Denmark, for Junior Men. 143 3. Relations with Partners Organisers National Federations and The evaluation system for cycling races based on the “Guide to the Organisation of Road Events” and the UCI rules continued in 2010. Continental Confederations The UCI was able to use its Continental Advisers and the Continental Congresses to inform all the National Federations about the current status of the UCI Continental Circuits and their ambitions for the future. Two conferences (UCI Africa Tour and UCI America Tour) have been scheduled for 2011 to explain to the National Federations the qualification procedures for the Olympic Games and the development aims of the sport, as well as to encourage them to set up UCI Continental Teams. In order to encourage the development of the Continental Circuits and the progress of Continental Teams, the organisers of Continental Circuits outside Europe will be required to invite the best UCI Continental Teams on their continent as from in 2011. The organisers of Continental Circuits will thus have the opportunity to have the best Continental Teams from their continent participating in their events. Teams A seminar was organised for teams applying for UCI Professional Continental Team or UCI ProTeam status for the 2011 season, in order to provide all the information they need to prepare their registration files. 144 145 TRACk TRACK COMMISSION | GILLES PERUZZI, SPORTS COORDINATOR TRACK PRESIDENT Mr MICHAEL TURTUR (AUS) MEMBERS Mr GABRIEL CURUCHET (ARG) Mr ENRICO DELLA CASA (ITA) Mr PEDER PEDERSEN (DEN) Mr PATRICK SERCU (BEL) Mr yOSHINORI KURAMASU (JPN) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 1. Management and development of the sport The Sport and Technical Department, in conjunction with the Track Commission, is responsible for the development of the discipline and, in particular, the UCI track regulations. One objective has been to improve the clarity of the various articles of the regulations that govern the discipline. The following adjustments were made: - changes to the omnium with the inclusion of an elimination race. The new formula was successfully tested at the 2010 UCI Juniors Track World Championships; - changes to the distances of the various omnium events in order to provide a genuine test of endurance; - modification of the qualification system for the 2011 Elite Track Cycling World Championships team events to correspond to the method used for the Olympic Games. Another important activity of the Sport and Technical Department is to ensure the conformity of various velodromes, whether existing, under construction or on the drawing board. It is very pleasing to see the growing number of major projects currently under way and recently achieved. As the UCI is the body responsible for issuing approval of a velodrome wishing to host an international event, consultation from the very first stages of the project is important in order to avoid any subsequent major corrections being required. 2. Management and Development of UCI Events Olympic Games Following the decision in 2009 to change the track events of the Olympic programme, the qualification system was modified in order to guarantee the participation of the best riders and ensure the presence of a greater number of nations. The qualification system for the 2012 London Olympic Games is based on several components: - a new distribution of the 188 places available for track events: 104 men and 84 women (compared with 135 men and 53 women in Beijing in 2008), - a maximum number of riders of each gender per nation: 9 men and 7 women (compared with 11 men and 3 women in Beijing), - the introduction of continental quotas, - extending the qualification period to cover two track seasons. 146 In order to meet a request by LOCOG and benefit from maximum exposure during the forthcoming Olympic Games, the track competition programme has been scheduled over six consecutive days, as was the case in Sydney and Athens. The 10 Olympic events were held in all four rounds of the World Cup while the nine non-Olympic events were distributed over the four rounds and held once each per season. UCI World Championships The two editions of the Continental Championships preceding the 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships will play an important role in the qualification process for the London Olympic Games, replacing the B World Championships. The 2010 UCI Track Cycling World Championships were a real success both in terms of quality as well as quantity, with the record participation of 333 riders. There was also excellent participation at the 2010 UCI Juniors Track World Championships in Montichiari (Italy), where 262 riders from 37 nations competed for the 19 rainbow jerseys on offer. It was encouraging that 20 teams participated in the men’s team pursuit (equalling the record number of entries in Moscow in 2009). UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics The last of the four rounds of the 2009-2010 season was held in Beijing and was a great success. Despite the stable participation of an average of 48 teams in the 2009-2010 season, the average number of competitors per round increased considerably to 250 riders, a rise of nearly 25% compared with the previous season. The first two of the four rounds of the 2010-2011 season witnessed a further increase in participation, in terms of the number of riders (288) as well as the number of teams (49). This increase is related to the qualification process for the Olympic Games: the season was the first of the two World Cup seasons that count towards the 2010-2012 UCI Olympic Track Ranking. In view of the new Olympic programme, the standard programme of the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics – which previously comprised 17 events – was amended for the 2010 and 2011 qualification seasons for the 2012 Olympic Games. Continental Championships 3. Relations with Partners In order to optimise the qualification system for the 2012 Olympic Games, the UCI approached the Continental Confederations in order to agree the dates of the two editions of the Continental Championships contributing to the UCI Olympic Track Ranking and in order to guarantee that the programme and format of the events conform to UCI Regulations. 147 148 PARA-CyCLING PARA-CyCLING COMMISSION | CHANTALE PHILIE, PARA-CyCLING COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr LOUIS BARBEAU (CAN) MEMBERS Ms CATHERINE GASTOU (FRA) Mr CRAIG GRIFFIN (USA) Mr LUKAS WEBER (SUI) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 The development of para-cycling within the UCI continues: the discipline is becoming an established part of the structure. In total, 39% of the UCI’s member Federations have committed themselves to the para-cycling cause after just three years of the discipline’s integration into the large cycling family. 1. Management and development of the sport In 2010 we were able to consolidate certain changes introduced in 2009 and to continue our move towards the discipline’s harmonization; first and foremost we have started to develop the tools necessary for the management of this. For the first time, the UCI’s on-line registration system was used, following the example of the other disciplines, allowing National Cycling Federations to register their athletes directly. The introduction of the classification system in 2009 led to the compilation and publication of the Classification Guide in collaboration with UCI classifier Terrie Moore. Aimed at National Federations, athletes and classifiers, this guide explains the different classes and divisions and also provides all details of the UCI’s classification structure. Another guide entitled “PTRM – Para-cycling Timing and Results Management”, produced in collaboration with a specialist in para-cycling timing Sylvain Richard, is a vital tool for the development of the discipline. It allows organising committees and the timing companies at events to produce a timing service that corresponds with the UCI standards and meets the specific needs of para-cycling and its events. 2. Management and development of UCI events With the cancellation of the UCI Para-cycling World Championships in Colombia, we immediately proceeded with the separation of the event’s road and track disciplines; the company Paramanic International rose to the challenge with flair, exchanging the organisation of a UCI World Cup event for the UCI World Championships! Athletes from 38 nations and representing the five continents made the most of the excellent organisation at Baie-Comeau (CAN). Unfortunately, this modification meant that the 1st season of the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup was reduced to one event, in Segovia. This event was nevertheless extremely well received by the 29 participating nations and its success will certainly be repeated in 2011: Segovia will host the 2nd event of the UCI World Cup which will begin in Sydney (AUS) and will finish in Baie-Comeau (CAN). The regional para-cycling events calendar saw a 10% increase in P1 races in 2010, as well as the registration of National Championships on the calendar. This allowed the UCI to better monitor the development of the discipline and put emphasis on the importance of a solid structure of events. Taking into account all the event levels, National Championships, P2 and P1, we have races on all five continents. This is an important step forward in the globalisation of the discipline. It is also worthy of note that para-cycling (road and track) was included in the very first edition of the Asian Para Games which took place in Guangzhou (China) from 12th to 19th December. This participation allowed six new countries to win UCI points. The discipline has also been accepted for the Parapan American Games, which will take place in Guadalajara (Mexico) in November 2011: they will be part of America’s development plan with a view to the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. 149 3. Relations with our different partners As in previous years, a Nations Forum was organised during the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships. This meeting provided an important opportunity for discussions with the participating National Federations and to bring the changes onto the same level. The following were among the subjects brought up at this annual meeting: the 2012 London Paralympic Games programme, equipment, the new team relay event, the importance of the National Championships and the integration of the discipline. The participation and presence of the UCI in the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) activities also play an important part in the good relations with our partners. We attended a meeting regarding classification in Bonn, Germany, on 19th and 20th February. The UCI was also present at the Sport Council, a meeting of all sporting representatives, where we led a session on independence and the different models of governance. 150 mOUNTAIN BIkE MOUNTAIN BIKE COMMISSION | PETER vAN DEN ABEELE, OFF-ROAD DISCIPLINES MANAGER PRESIDENT Mr DAvID LAPPARTIENT (FRA) MEMBERS Mr SIMON BURNEy (GBR) Mr BRIAN JOLLy (CAN) Mr GREG MINNAAR (RSA) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 The mountain bike discipline is entering a stage of maturity; in the future, we must find new ways to make it more attractive for the riders, teams, public and organisers. 1. Global Development Strategy UCI mTB Commission meetings The MTB Commission met several times in 2010. The first meeting took place in Houffalize (BEL) in May, the second in Aigle (SUI) in July and the third in Mt Ste Anne (CAN) during the 2010 UCI MTB World Championships. Major projects such as the UCI MTB Team concept, the UCI Marathon concept, cross-country eliminator races and riders’ downhill protections were discussed. A survey was carried out in order to continue the development of mountain biking, which each season captures the imagination of more and more riders and spectators alike. The off-road survey was sent to National Federations, UCI Mountain Bike Teams, riders, organisers, sponsors, spectators and media. Some 4,300 people answered the survey, which was carried out in two separate parts: endurance (Olympic cross-country and cross-country marathon) and gravity (downhill and four-cross). Based on the outcome of the survey, the UCI has drawn up a new development concept for off-road 2011. The Commission remains active in making our sport more attractive to the media. UCI mountain Bike International Calendar A record number of 440 events were registered on the international calendar (246 Olympic cross-country, 94 downhill, 32 4X and 68 cross-country marathon). The number of registrations was up slightly compared with previous years (2009: 429 events / 2008: 392 events). Remarkably, the number of cross-country events is rising compared to 2009 but the gravity events (DHI/4X) are decreasing. The events on the UCI MTB International Calendar were organised on the 5 different continents. 55 nations organised events in 2010, which is the same number as the previous year. A UCI Olympic qualification Ranking linked to the International Calendar was installed to determine the qualification quota for the 2012 Olympic Games. Regulations Minor changes were made to the regulations. 2. Management and Development of UCI Competitions youth Olympic Games After the introduction of mountain bike at the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996, the discipline was present at the inaugural youth Olympic Games in 2010. UCI mTB World Championships The UCI MTB World Championships were held on the American Continent, in Mt-Ste-Anne (CAN) and the UCI MTB Marathon World Championships in St. Wendel (GER). The Worlds in Mt-Ste-Anne saw the participation of 629 riders (359 for XCO, 146 for DHI, 48 for 4X and 76 for the team relay) from 40 countries and 5 continents. Medals were won by 15 different nations. This was a higher participation than the year before in Canberra (AUS), where 575 riders took part but lower than the 2008 UCI MTB World Championships hosted by val di Sole (ITA) where 807 riders from 50 countries participated. 151 The cross-country race was held on a short and technical track with a double feed/technical assistance zone. It delivered excellent race action. Internet visitors from 104 different countries led by Great Britain, France and Germany accessed the Live Timing pages. In St. Wendel (GER), 119 men and 43 women from 32 nations participated in the MTB Marathon World Championships. The participation is lower than the year before where 130 men and 54 women from 34 countries competed. A popular mass event took place at the same time. UCI mTB World Cup Six events were held for each of the three formats: Olympic cross-country (XCO), downhill (DHI) and four-cross (4X). Mountain biking returned to its roots with a round in Windham (USA), which hosted a triple event (XCO, DHI, 4X). val di Sole (ITA) organised the second triple event of the season. Three XCO events took place in Dalby Forest (GBR), Houffalize (BEL) and Offenburg (GER). 3 DHI and 4X events took place in Maribor (SLO), Fort-William (GBR) and Leogang (AUT). Windham, Leogang and Dalby Forest were excellent newcomers to the World Cup. Again the cross-country event in Offenburg enjoyed excellent participation (226 men and 105 women) as did the downhill event in Leogang (213 men and 30 women) In general, participation still needs to be developed in the Women’s category at downhill and 4X competitions. In 2009 the Commission introduced UCI World Cup crosscountry events for Juniors. In total, 4044 riders representing 48 nations participated in the UCI World Cup series across all categories. mountain Bike Continental Championships Continental Championships were held on four different continents: only the African Confederation didn’t host Continental Championships. The UCI appoints a Technical Delegate to ensure excellent development. masters The UCI Masters World Championships were organised in Balneario Camboriu (BRA). 3. Relationship with Partners UCI mTB Teams Once again the registration of the UCI MTB Teams was a success: a record number of 107 teams (575 riders) was registered, compared with 90 UCI MTB Teams (460 riders) in 2009. 152 153 Bmx BMX COMMISSION | JOHAN LINDSTRöM, GRAvITy COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr ABE SCHNEIDER (AUS) MEMBERS Mr BAS DE BEvER (NED) Mr MIKE KING (USA) Mr GERMAN MEDINA (COL) Mr ROGER RINDERKNECHT (SUI) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 BMX continued to make further progress all around the world during the year. The introduction of BMX to the Olympic Games, as well as its incorporation in the Youth Olympic Games, was certainly positive for the discipline, both in terms of the development of high-level competition as well as the growth of the number of grassroots participants. The number of tracks, clubs and licensed riders has increased by nearly 15% in recent years. 1. Global development strategy 2. Management and development of UCI competitions UCI Bmx Commission UCI Bmx World Championships The BMX Commission held two meetings during the 2010 season: one during the World Championships in Pietermaritzburg (RSA) and the other at the UCI headquarters in Aigle (SUI) at the end of the year. The UCI BMX World Championships took place on the African continent for the first time. This highly successful event brought 1,500 athletes from 34 countries to Pietermaritzburg (RSA). The BMX Supercross format was adopted for Elite categories for the first time at these World Championships. A Supercross track was constructed specially for the occasion. Over 16,000 spectators bought tickets, making the event a huge success! The UCI introduced a permanent international numbering system for riders in the Elite Men and Elite Women categories. These riders are allocated a number (visible on their jersey and bike) for which they retain the exclusive right to use throughout their career. This makes them more easily recognised by the media, photographers and spectators. UCI International Bmx Calendar The 2009-2010 UCI BMX calendar featured 72 events in 24 countries. The number of events is increasing each year. Regulations A new format was introduced for the UCI BMX World Championships with the addition of a time trial as qualification for the main event. UCI Bmx Supercross World Cup The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup presented by Swatch reaffirmed its role as the world’s leading BMX competition. The rounds took place in Madrid (ESP), Copenhagen (DEN), Chula vista (USA) and Fréjus (FRA). The number of participants increased significantly with each round – more than 270 athletes competed in the last event. Bmx Continental Championships Five Continental Championships were held during the season. Commissaires have been appointed to Continental Championships in recent years. The result has been significant gains in terms of the quality of these events. 154 CyCLO-CROSS CyCLO-CROSS COMMISSION | PETER vAN DEN ABEELE, OFF-ROAD DISCIPLINES MANAGER PRESIDENT Mr BRIAN COOKSON (GBR) MEMBERS Mr GEOFF PROCTOR (USA) Mr SIMON BURNEy (GBR) Mr SvEN NyS (BEL) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 At the 2010 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, the record number of 24 participating National Federations was reached once again. In fact, the number of participants was even higher as 229 riders took part in the 2010 World Championships compared with 214 in Hoogerheide in 2009 1. Global Development Strategy The UCI Cyclo-cross Commission met twice during the 2010-2011 season: the first time in Koksijde (BEL) during the UCI World Cup, the second time in Brussels (BEL) at the end of the season for the 2010-2011 debriefing. Once again the Men Juniors category has the highest number of participants: 66 athletes representing 19 nations. We also note an increase in the Women’s category, which saw 46 participants representing a record number of 20 nations. This is an excellent increase on the women’s participation at the Worlds 2 years ago: 38 riders representing 12 nations participated in Hoogerheide (NED) in 2009. UCI International Calendar UCI World Cup 137 events were registered on the 2010-2011 UCI International Cyclo-cross calendar (8 World Cups, 26 Class 1 events and 103 Class 2 events). No less than 42 Class 2 events are organised in the US. Eight events were organised for the Men Elite in 6 different countries: 3 in Belgium, 1 in France, 1 in the Czech Republic, 1 in Spain, 1 in Switzerland and 1 in the Netherlands. UCI Cyclo-cross Commission meetings Furthermore, 78 Women’s events are registered, which reflects the development of women’s cycling. For the Women, seven events were organised in 5 different countries: 3 in Belgium, 1 in France, 1 in Switzerland, 1 in the Czech Republic and 1 in the Netherlands. A new UCI points schedule was introduced to calculate the UCI Ranking in order to give better value to C1 and C2 events. Five events were organised for the youth, Men Under-23 and Men Juniors, in 3 different countries: 3 in Belgium, 1 in France, and 1 in the Netherlands. However, the Commission will evaluate the youth participation at World Cup events. 2. Management and Development of UCI Competitions In total, 19 nations (1241 participants) took part in the 20092010 UCI World Cup. UCI World Championships The number of athletes participating was also down slightly in 2011. At the 2010 Worlds in Tabor, 229 riders participated, whereas in St. Wendel 220 riders took part in the competitions. Racing was exciting right through to the final round in Hoogerheide (NED). In almost all categories, except Men Elite, the final round was decisive for the overall World Cup title. 155 TRIALS TRIALS COMMISSION | JOHAN LINDSTRöM, GRAvITy COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr PETER FISCH (SUI) MEMBERS Mr DANI PARRAMON (ESP) Mr KENNy BELAEy (BEL) RIDERS’ REPRESENTATIvE SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 The trials discipline continues to grow steadily, with an increasing number of participants at the World Championships and World Cups. 1. Global Development Strategy 2. Management and Development of UCI Competitions UCI Trials Commission UCI Trials World Championships In the last few years, trials has been undergoing a revival, with new influences from freestyle and urban trials. The UCI Trials Commission is determined to further improve the exposure of this discipline, where new bold plans are being made to accommodate for these types of trials. The Trials World Championships (in conjunction with mountain bike) were held in Mont-Sainte-Anne (CAN) with more than 70 competitors from 19 nations participating. One Commission meeting was held, in Aigle (SUI) in November 2010. UCI Trials International Calendar Eleven events in eight different countries were registered on the UCI Trials International Calendar. UCI Trials World Cup The Trials World Cup was held over four rounds in RipollCatalunya (ESP), Biella (ITA), Antwerp (BEL) and Saint-François Longchamp (FRA). An average of 120 competitors from 20 nations participated in each round. 156 INDOOR CyCLING INDOOR CyCLING COMMISSION | ANNE-LAURE FAvRE, INDOOR CyCLING COORDINATOR PRÉSIDENT Mr WILLy BONDUE (BEL) MEMBRES Mr PAUL CABOURG (FRA) Mr HARTMUT KIMMERLE (GER) Mr yOSHIyUKI TAENAKA (JPN) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 The Indoor Cycling Commission met in autumn 2009. The UCI World Championships, the UCI World Cup and the Continental Championships are the discipline’s main events. The UCI World Championships took place in Tavira (Portugal), the European Championships in Heerlen (the Netherlands) and the Asian Championships in Hong Kong (China). Cycle-ball Artistic cycling 2010 was unusual as it featured two World Cup finals. The 2009 final was organised near the beginning of 2010 in Chemnitz The UCI World Championships saw an outstanding performance from David Schnabel. The German took his 5th title (Germany), while the 2010 final was organised in December by the Czech Republic in the city of Zlín. in the Men’s single category and surpassed all his previous performances by setting a new world record. The silver medal also went to Germany but the Asians proved their progress: for the first time in the history of the UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships the bronze medal went to a representative of Macao, Hang Cheong Wong. For the 2010 edition, rounds were held in Japan, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In total, 36 teams representing 11 nations took part. Teams from the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Japan played off for the World Cup title. The reigning Cycle-ball World Champions Matthias König - Uwe Berner from Gärtringen (GER) took first place, beating the Czech team from Svitavka (Jiri Hrdlicka - Radim Hason) in the final. Third place also went to Germany (Roman Müller Marco Rossmann). The Cycle-ball World Cup is well established and the 10th edition in 2010 was proof of this. The well organised 2010 UCI Indoor Cycling World Championships in Stuttgart’s Porsche Arena saw the local German team from Gärtringen (Uwe Berner - Matthias König) emerge as winners. They beat the 2009 World Champions from Switzerland (Peter Jiricek - Marcel Waldispühl) in the final. The bronze medal went to Austria, with Dietmar Schneider and Patrick Schnetzer. The biggest surprise of these World Championships came in the Women’s Single category, where the title went to the Austrian Denise Böller. The Pairs titles (Open and Women) as well as the ACT-4 title (team) went to the organising country, Germany. With more than 18,000 spectators, these World Championships were very successful. We are looking forward to the next World Championships in Kagoshima (Japan), which will take place from 4th to 6th November 2011. 157 CyCLING FOR ALL CyCLING FOR ALL COMMISSION AND MASTERS | ANDREA MARCELLINI, CyCLING FOR ALL COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr ANDy COOK (GBR) MEMBERS Mr ROBERTO IGLESIAS (ESP) Ms ANDREA PINARELLO (ITA) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 Global Development Strategy 2010 was a very important year for Cycling for All, as we were able to define a new working strategy to give an effective approach to amateur sport. In an attempt to see the sport from a broader prospective, the UCI organised cycling in a “pyramid”.That helped the organisation to explain that, although the focus on professional cycling has been the core business for over 100 years, the amateur cyclist holds a very large stake in the sport. With this structure in mind, we were able develop a new concept called UWCT (UCI World Cycling Tour). As Cycling for All comprises many categories of amateur events (competitive and non-competitive) as well as Masters racing, the UWCT came as a proposal to strategically merge all those into one amateur series, leading to the former UCI Road Masters World Championships. Management and Development of UCI Competitions Throughout the year, the department worked to review Cycling for All and Masters Regulations, to design a fair qualification system and to create a concept that would be attractive to organisers and exciting for the participants. In December 2010 about twenty candidatures from four continents were received by the UCI. The opening event of the UWCT will take place in April 2011. In order to integrate mountain bike into the Cycling for All program, Cycling for All and Off Road worked together to create the UCI Marathon Series project. The aim of this new concept is to take advantage of the mass participation aspect of Mountain Bike Marathon (XCM) races, and promote both the UCI Cycling for All International Calendar, and the UCI Mountain Bike Marathon World Championships. For that purpose the UCI Off Road Department chose some of the best mass participation XCM events in the world to compose a series that will qualify both amateur and professional athletes to take part in the XCM World Championships. This project will be launched in June 2011, with its opening at the UCI Marathon World Championships. Relationship with Partners Another important milestone in 2010 was the appointment of a new Cycling for All and Masters Commission. The new members accepted the mission to advise the UCI on a wider range of subjects, such as Masters racing, sustainable development of cycling events, the use of bikes as a means of transport and, of course, mass participation events. Another important aspect of their collaboration is to help the UCI to understand the needs of the different National Federations when it comes to implementing or improving their Cycling for All programmes, events and regulations. The first meeting took place in October 2010. The commission discussed and advised on the UWCT concept and regulations, as well as other matters such as the Golden Bike Series and the reCycling guide. Special Projects In 2010 “ReCycling, the UCI environmental guidebook” was put into practice, with two UCI World Championships using the guide for the first time: the Para-cycling Road World Championships and the Mountain Bike World Championships. A close collaboration between the UCI and the organising committees resulted in the production of very detailed reports and other working materials which will help future event organisers. The results achieved in terms of sustainable planning and development went beyond expectations in this first year of the recycling guide’s implementation. The UCI now has an even greater responsibility to match and surpass these accomplishments in 2011. 158 COmmISSAIRES COMMISSAIRES COMMISSION | vIRGINIE vANNAy, COMMISSAIRES COORDINATOR PRESIDENT Mr JOSEP BOCHACA (ESP) MEMBERS Mr GIANNI MERAvIGLIA (ITA) Mr MICHEL RIvIèRE (FRA) Mr MIROSLAv JANOUT (CZE) Mr MICHAEL ROBB (IRL) SITUATION AS OF 31ST DECEMBER 2010 A new UCI Commissaires Commission was set up in 2010. Its mission is to consider all issues concerning the management and development of the UCI Commissaires Unit. The priorities are the continuous training and evaluation of commissaires in order to guarantee a standardised level of qualifications. 1. Management and Development of UCI International Commissaires (UCI Commissaires) Setting up a Commissaires Commission The UCI Commissaires Commission was set up in 2010 after a decision by the UCI Management Committee at its meeting in Birmingham on 17-18 June 2010. Comprising five members, this Commission has been entrusted with the following tasks and missions: Appointments - establishing the criteria for appointing UCI Commissaires, - approving the appointments (for all disciplines) proposed by the UCI Commissaires Coordinator. Training - working in cooperation with the UCI Commissaires Instructors Group, - instituting reassessment examinations for candidates to maintain their status of UCI International Commissaire. Recruitment - instituting UCI Commissaire courses in accordance with actual needs and the calendars of the various disciplines. Regulations - evaluating suggestions made by UCI Commissaires as well as assessing their interpretation of the application of the regulations, - submitting proposals for the amendment of regulations to the Coordinators of the various disciplines through the UCI Commissaires Coordinator. The members of the Commission met on 27-28 July and 5-6 October 2010 in order to address the allocated tasks. They worked on: - offering UCI Commissaires complementary training modules to allow them to maintain their refereeing skills at an optimum level, in full cooperation with the UCI Instructors Group, - drawing up a report on the past and present activities of the UCI Commissaires Unit, - arranging annual or biannual seminars according to an analysis of actual needs. - establishing appointment criteria, Assessment - establishing the criteria for skills assessments, - establishing a system of classification of UCI Commissaires, - drawing up statistics on the number of UCI Commissaires by discipline, continent and country, - revising Part 1 of the UCI Regulations relating to UCI Commissaires (appointment conditions, status and mission). 159 Appointments The UCI Commissaires Commission validates the appointments of UCI Commissaires for all international calendar events (all disciplines) and assesses and monitors the activities of the appointed UCI Commissaires. Seminars/Continuing Training The following seminars and continuing training were organised in order to promote high levels of skills: - seminar for UCI International Road Commissaires, 9th January 2010 in Aigle, - seminar for UCI International Road Commissaires from the American continent, 5-6 May 2010 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, - seminar for UCI International Mountain Bike Commissaires, 12-14 March 2010 in Aigle, - seminar for UCI International Commissaires appointed to the youth Olympic Games, 8 June 2010 in Aigle, - seminar for UCI International Cyclo-cross Commissaires, 10 July 2010 in Aigle, - seminar for UCI International Indoor Cycling Commissaires, 11-12 December 2010 in Frankfurt, Germany. UCI International Commissaires course BMX Course After passing pre-selection examinations for the UCI International BMX Commissaires courses held in Aigle, Switzerland, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 15 candidates took part in the theoretical BMX training course held on 27-30 November 2010 in Aigle. Eleven of the 15 candidates passed the theoretical examination with flying colours and will take part in practical assessments in the field in 2011. 2. Projects Continuing training of UCI Commissaires – UCI / SportsQuébec partnership project Following a request by the UCI General Management to prioritise the training of UCI International Commissaires, the UCI Commissaires Instructors Group conducted a study of the type of continuing training that would be most suitable for its officials. After much research of many sports bodies around the world, it was decided to choose the “Formation Multisports des officiels du québec” (FMOq) [Multisport Training for quebec Officials] programme developed by Sportsquébec. Sportsquébec, an umbrella organisation for all sports federations in quebec, has developed a programme that is used by the majority of its member federations. The programme offered by Sportsquébec was drawn up by experts with an in-depth knowledge of the environment in which officials operate as well as of sport in general, hence the UCI’s interest. The programme comprises eight training modules of which five are very relevant for the continuing training of UCI Commissaires. A partnership for the use of these modules and for the training of UCI Commissaires by senior Sportsquébec instructors is under discussion and is set to be agreed in 2011. 160 EquipmEnt and approval Prof. Jan-anders Månson, swiss federal institute of technology, lausanne (ePfl) laboratory of PolyMer and coMPosite technology (ltc) lausanne, switzerland UCI takes advances in technology seriously Jan-Anders Månson is Professor in composite at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) and President of the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS). As well as being a member of Anti-Doping Swiss (ADS), he has been working closely with the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and the International Cycling Union (UCI) over the last few years. Cycling: a sport at the forefront of technology Competition sport is strongly performance driven. This means that new materials and devices are often first seen in use in sports equipment and clothing rather than in cars and aircraft. This pioneering role is of great value for other industrial sectors, the manufacturer of competition sports equipment being a very early adapter of new innovative materials and applications. 10 years 20 years 30 years healthy evolution of the sport with respect to the use of and access to new equipment. When a Federation falls behind the technology changes, its rules and regulations run the risk of simply being “policing” instruments, banning market-ready solutions, with potentially heavy financial damage as a consequence. To avoid this, it is important that the rules and regulations be based on sound anticipation of technology changes, and that they provide an early indication to the manufacturer, before major investments are initiated. UCI builds readiness for the future Safety Technology adaptation and implementation Technology life expectancy Cost Performance The UCI has recognised the technology challenges ahead, and has adapted its readiness to face these demands. It is not just a question of strengthening controls, but also one of being a partner when it comes to technology issues in the sport. The UCI is currently developing new support and interaction procedures with the manufacturers. To accomplish this, the UCI has initiated a close collaboration with the EPFL and the Laboratory of Composite Materials, as well as employing a Technology Coordinator with specific competence in the field. UCI objectives in strengthening its technology competence Cycling in particular is at the forefront of new materials technologies, and pushes new materials solutions to implementation faster than many other sports. This is of benefit for both the sport and related businesses. On the other hand, this pioneering role in implementing new technology puts tremendous responsibility and demands on sport’s governing bodies, which must safeguard the fair and The overall goals behind the UCI’s efforts are to facilitate an efficient and constructive interaction with the manufacturer, by creating: a. Stability in development of next generation products By early anticipation, guidelines for rules will be more proactive than reactive, aiming to minimise development losses for the manufacturer and at the same time provide clear responses to questions at an early phase of the development cycle. 161 b. Harmonise technology evolution and rules The rules in competition sports must take several parameters into account in order to maintain a level playing field. This relates not only to safety concerns due to technology shifts but also to issues of availability and affordability. It will be necessary for the evolution of technology and rules to be harmonised and to take place in a respectful manner. c. Equal treatment for implementation of rules The level of technology in the industry is very high. To ensure access to state of the art competences and facilities, and up-to-date verification methods, a close relationship with technological institutions will be essential. d. Readiness to act on an ad hoc basis to sporadic Video behind the controversy of electric bikes controversies. The rapid pace of implementation in the cycling industry will require that the UCI be able to act fast, and provide reasoned arguments in support of its decisions. The issue of the “micro-motor” control is an example of this. (See “The micro-motor story” below.) By making these efforts, the UCI aims to be a proactive partner that responds constructively and swiftly to the new challenges facing the sport in terms of innovative technologies and solutions. UCI’s response to the “micro-motor” story Through close collaboration with the EPFL, the UCI could, at very short notice, access key competences and successfully implement a test procedure for the 2010 Tour de France, in response to the “micro-motor” controversy. Background: Elaborate stories in the media claimed the use of “micro-motors”. This caused severe damage to the image of individuals and the sport as a whole. To kill this in its infancy, the UCI mandated the EPFL to develop a mobile and robust inspection technique that could be used at the finishing line of the tour stages. A targeted effort was initiated 10 days before the prologue of the Tour de France. The collective competences were gathered from the university partners, and a proof of concept was validated and a conceptual design for the X-ray system developed. The system was built, tested and certified one week later, and personnel were trained to run the X-ray equipment. At the prologue in Antwerp on the 3rd of July the equipment was successfully used and was then transferred to the subsequent stages In parallel, a methodology for the formal control process was developed by the UCI and the procedure was introduced to the Commissaires. A large number of tests were performed during the Tour, and, as expected, no micro-motors were found. The mission was accomplished; public suspicion was eliminated and the story laid to rest, to the benefit of athletes and the sport of cycling as a whole. In conclusion The UCI has shown a proactive approach to technology innovation in the sport of cycling and has strengthened its role as a credible partner in its interaction with the manufacturing industry. It has also demonstrated that through a build-up in competence it can act quickly and firmly when the fundamental rules of the sport are challenged. 162 EQUIPmENT AND APPROvAL JULIEN CARRON, TECHNOLOGICAL COORDINATOR The UCI contributed its expertise and support to the different disciplines for matters concerning equipment and materials, both internally and for external partners (manufacturers, National Federations, riders). The activities consisted of amending the articles of the technical regulations and providing solutions for situations encountered in the field. Procedures were also improved (approval, checks by Commissaires and organisers) and specific analyses carried out. A notable achievement during the year was the new collaboration between the UCI and Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology – EPFL) and in particular the Composite and Polymers Technology Laboratory headed by Professor Jan-Anders Månson. The cooperation started with the introduction of a system during the Tour de France to check for the possible presence of motors fitted within bicycle bottom brackets using an x-ray scanner. An announcement was made at the 2010 Eurobike exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, making the collaboration official. Since this time, EPFL has assisted the UCI in setting up new approval procedures for cycling equipment and has provided much information as well as many responses and solutions to technical problems encountered by the UCI. Innovations The Sport and Technical Department increased the amount of technical information gathered and monitored the development of technical solutions applied to the sport of cycling. This allowed the introduction of technological innovations in competition to be anticipated and controlled in line with the guidelines defined by the “Lugano Charter”. Innovations are now submitted to the UCI throughout the year and their effect on performance, impact on competition and consequences for the sport of cycling in general are studied in collaboration with EPFL. All innovations must be approved and marketed to be able to be used in competition. Relationships with manufacturers, teams and National Federations have been reinforced and the exchange of information with International Commissaires improved. This has simultaneously enhanced communication, provided better information and allowed a coherent control to be exercised over events. The UCI created the post of Technological Coordinator on 1st October 2010 in order to improve coordination between the various parties affected by issues relating to equipment and to open a dialogue with the cycle industry. The year was marked by some difficulties experienced at road time trials. However, measures were taken to improve the quality of the checks conducted in competition, in particular by issuing instructions to the organisers of all cycling events involving a time trial. UCI Commissaires were also provided with measuring jigs to check the dimensions of bicycles in accordance with the instructions of the “Protocol for the construction of a measuring jig for time trial bicycles”. 163 The main objective of the approval of frames and forks is to ensure that UCI Regulations are respected in an equitable manner, while facilitating checks by UCI Commissaires. This also avoids disputes on whether a new item of equipment conforms or not and provides future purchasers with guarantees that they are buying a product that complies with the regulations. The procedure will build up contacts with all manufacturers; they now have a very direct route to put their questions and requests to the UCI. An encrypted communications system was set up using the OpenTrust® platform in order to guarantee the confidentiality of exchanges between the UCI and the cycle industry. OpenTrust® is a European leader in the next generation of information security software. OpenTrust® ensures that manufacturers’ intellectual property is respected and guarantees the strict confidentiality of documents exchanged (plans, designs, diagrams, data, etc.). A QUALITY MARK- ALTERNATIVE TEXT CMYK (The green background is NOT part of the artwork. This could potentially be any colour except black) E R OVE . 11 . 11 01 . PP D 01 FRA M FRA M A new “Equipment” page was added to the UCI website to improve the provision of information. As is the caseEfor wheels, a “List of Approved Models of Frames and Forks” has been made available on this web page. Comprehensive D The new UCI “Approval of Frames and Forks” procedure entered into effect on 1st January 2011. All new models of frames and forks used by licence-holders in road, track and cyclo-cross events must now be approved. Affixing a “UCI approved” label, as shown beside, to the frame of a bicycle indicates that it has been checked and approved by R OVE the UCI and respects the technical regulations in terms ofP P dimensions. 01 The application and checking of the technical regulations in the field requires continuous attention. The Sport and Technical Department oversaw the training of Commissaires, whose skills in technical issues must still be improved, as well as the training of Directeurs Sportifs. Communication with the manufacturers was improved by means of, among others, the implementation of a new approval procedure for frames and forks. information concerning the approval procedure is also available here. A The Sport and Technical Department met manufacturers and team Directeurs Sportifs and responded to questions from National Federations, discussing technical subjects with them. There were also exchanges of information on the subject of the place of technology in the sport of cycling with the IOC and other sports associations. The Department also participated in several university conferences. 01 . “UCI approved” label QUALITY MARK- ALTERNATIVE TEXT CMYK (with white outline for use on black or any very dark colour that does not allow the black border to stand out) 164 10 165 Mr Gerrit MiddaG MiddaG MarketinG Marketin G and events director Marketing and a nd events events 3500 166 3000 2500 2000REPORT FROm mARkETING AND EvENTS DIRECTOR 1500GERRIT MIDDAG, MARKETING AND EvENTS DIRECTOR 1000Since my first years at the UCI, the environment and the economic situation have changed. For 0 this reason, we have now chosen a different organisation for the Marketing and Events department (hereafter 2006“M+E Department”) 2007 2008 in order 2009 to remain 2010 at the same time: A) flexible and B) pro-active. named UCI WORLD TOUR MONDE MOUNTAIN & TRIAL This meansCOUPE thatDUcertain activitiesBIKE are managed and impleCOUPE DU MONDE SUPERCROSS BMX UCI mented by companies outside the UCI (these outsourced activities concern mainly the 30 World Cup events for cyclocross, mountain bike/trials and BMX). In addition, the strateCOUPE DU MONDE Année UCI WORLD TOUR BIKEand & TRIAL gic decision has been taken to manageMOUNTAIN the “look feel” PAS DEin-house DONNÉES EXISTANTES 6 minutes et 11 on secondes. of2006these events in order to get a19 heures, good grip this. 2007 PAS DE DONNÉES EXISTANTES However, the results for 2010 compared with 2009 and the projected budget for 2010 show that this is the way to go! Having a flexible organisation that can react pro-actively to DU MONDE had the following advantages: marketCOUPE “movements” we were able to manage and influence the organisation PAS DE DONNÉES EXISTANTES costs of events for all World Cups and World ChamPAS DE DONNÉES EXISTANTES pionships 13 heures, 57 minutes etmore 53 secondes.efficiently, b. 83 heures, 56 minutes et 50 secondes. the new (2010) set-up of the M+E “sales” Department 109 heures, 51 minutes et 50 secondes. led to a very good result with regards to exposure and image of UCI properties. 54 heures, 15 minutes et 52 secondes. 2008 year 2010 2530 heures, once 45 minutes et 41more secondes. confirmed 86 heures, The that9 minutes theet 25 secondes. revenue 2009 2834 heures, 1 minute et 36 secondes. 206 heures, 13 minutes et 37 secondes. streams are constantly and increasingly coming from insti2010 3300 heures, 18 minutes et 39 secondes. 2456 heures, 26 minutes et 5 secondes. tutional partners (countries, regions and cities) and less from the traditional sources such as Tv and sponsors. Source: IFM SUPERCROSS BMX UCI a. These positive results were also confirmed by the “cash” result sales: UCI revenues 2000 World Championships INSTITUTIONS TELEVISION PARTNERS Throughout the year, very successful Championships were organised for all disciplines. This goes for both the sporting aspects (see Sport + Technical part) and the event and marketing side. Partners 2010 The successful, long lasting partnerships with UCI sponsors continued: these sponsors also deliver a service at World Championships (and sometimes also World Cups). The sponsors concerned are Tissot, Swiss Timing, Swatch (timing and data results), Shimano (neutral assistance), Skoda (cars Road World Championships) and Santini (jerseys). We hope to find a new partner for the recycling programs as well as for the accreditation centres. 167 Moreover, the M+E Department has started to move away from purely on-site visibility: we have taken a much more comprehensive approach for our partners in order to activate their rights. This includes commercial air time (billboards), special vIP and hospitality packages for their guests and clients, on-site sales opportunities, award programs, etc. worldwide. An important long-term agreement in Europe was signed with vRT (Belgium) for UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships and World Cups. The huge focus in media rights sales, however, is outside of Europe. The objective is to create long term partnerships with the aim of extensively promoting cycling in new overseas territories. The following events deserve to be mentioned when it comes to additional sales: In 2010, several long-term agreements were closed, including three-year contracts with ESPN Brazil, Eurosport Asia Pacific and SBS Australia. These last two contracts guarantee cycling broadcasts across all disciplines in the Asia/Pacific region. - The Track Cycling World Championships in Copenhagen (an additional net revenue of 75’000 E) - The Cyclo-Cross World Championships in Tabor (completely sold out which resulted in an additional net revenue of 40’000 €). TV Rights The UCI M+E Department handles Tv distribution worldwide across five disciplines. It closed 56 new agreements in 2010 including live/delayed rights, and magazine and archive sales Further highlights of the 2010 season were: the coverage of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships and UCI Road World Championships by CCTv in China as well as the UCI Track Cycling World Championships in New Zealand. TV exposure UCI Cups and UCI WorldTour Total broadcasting time (hours/years) 3500 UCI WORLD TOUR UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP UCI BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP 3000 2500 Année 2000 UCI WORLD TOUR UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD CUP UCI BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP 2006 NO DATA AVAILABLE 19 hours, 6 minutes et 11 seconds. NO DATA AVAILABLE 1500 1000 2007 NO DATA AVAILABLE 54 hours, 15 minutes et 52 seconds. NO DATA AVAILABLE 2008 2530 hours, 45 minutes et 41 seconds. 86 hours, 9 minutes et 25 seconds. 13 hours, 57 minutes et 53 seconds. 2009 2834 hours, 1 minute et 36 seconds. 206 hours, 13 minutes et 37 seconds. 83 hours, 56 minutes et 50 seconds. 0 2010 3300 hours, 18 minutes et 39 seconds. 2456 hours, 26 minutes et 5 seconds. 109 hours, 51 minutes et 50 seconds. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Source: IFM TV exposure UCI World Championships Broadcasting time from 2006 to 2010 (hours/years) UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UCI MTB AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 650 500 Year 450 UCI ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UCI MTB AND TRIALS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2006 342 hours, 31 minutes and 4 seconds. 40 hours, 44 minutes and 19 seconds. 10 hours, 00 minutes and 52 seconds. 300 150 2007 307 hours, 37 minutes and 48 seconds. 47 hours, 30 minutes and 26 seconds. 44 hours, 55 minutes and 43 seconds. 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2008 399 hours, 46 minutes and 39 seconds. 68 hours, 21 minutes and 20 seconds. 13 hours, 57 minutes and 53 seconds. 2009 299 hours, 30 minutes and 58 seconds. 56 hours, 15 minutes and 59 seconds. 83 hours, 56 minutes and 50 seconds. 2010 526 hours, 5 minutes and 46 seconds. 108 hours, 23 minutes and 30 seconds. 109 hours, 51 minutes and 50 seconds. Source: IFM 168 UCI WORLD CUPS New Projects 2010 provided plenty of challenges and achievements across the different disciplines, including the following: A number of new projects were initiated during the year. Rather than creating direct financial revenue, most of these projects were implemented in order to increase the service and platform for cycling fans. This in turn improved the UCI’s image, making it more approachable to the fans. The aim in the long term is to capitalize from a sponsoring point of view on an increased fan base. UCI mountain Bike World Cup The existing service contract with Swiss Timing was reviewed and renewed. This has resulted in 50% lower (operational) costs, bringing the UCI’s investment in this discipline more into balance. The only objective that could not be achieved was to find a title sponsor for the series. UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup Our priority is to provide our partners with an excellent service, and they highly appreciate this. As a result, Cortina (Safety Jogger and Patrick) increased its commitment by becoming title sponsor of the 2010/2011 UCI Cyclo-Cross World Cup. The series was also used by other brands (Junkers, Soudal) as a promotional platform for their products and services. Alongside this excellent result with our title sponsor, a service agreement was also found with the company Golazo to take care of timing and data handling “for free” in return for a marketing rights package. This agreement adds to the professionalism of certain implementation work that is outsourced to very experienced companies. UCI Bmx Supercross The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, the world’s leading BMX racing series, serves as the main qualification event for the 2012 Olympic Games. Introduced by the UCI in 2003, this series of races has revitalized BMX with its exciting and spectacular Supercross format. The UCI will maintain its role in governing the sport and will continue to draw up and manage the International Calendar as well as establish the regulations for international competition. BMX in general and the BMX Supercross in particular, are undergoing spectacular growth, which has accelerated since the discipline’s Olympic baptism in Beijing in 2008. The UCI has invested considerably in the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup to bring it up to its current level. However, also with the aim of bringing it up to the next level, the UCI decided to outsource certain organisation and marketing rights to the company GSX Inc. With this partnership, UCI is convinced that BMX will continue its growth in optimal conditions: still under the aegis of the UCI, but making the most of GSX Inc’s skills. A. Trademark licensing A licensing program was initiated for the UCI World Championships ‘rainbow stripes’ trademark, in addition to several other (smaller) projects. It is mainly run on a revenue share basis. The focus of the UCI trademark licensing project in the first 6 months is to gain better control of the brand and respect of its use as well as to make sure that certain criteria are fulfilled. Agreements were closed with Buff, Celio Sports, Specialized and 3T, and licensing models have been defined based on the experience of these negotiations. b. UCI track building service Already in existence for two years, this service needed to be revised: due to the fact that no insurance coverage could be found, a solution needed to be found for legal reasons. Because of the development of the BMX discipline worldwide and in order to answer to the increased demands for the construction of high level BMX-tracks around the world, a service agreement for this was found with Elite Trax. C. TV technical distribution The UCI handles all technical distribution for UCI Track, CycloCross, MTB and BMX World Cups internally. This includes the purchase of satellite space, its coordination and distribution on the basis of a UCI rate card system. There are two reasons why we consider it important to conserve the technical distribution: firstly, technical quality standards are controlled by the UCI and customer service is guaranteed; secondly, there is a financial factor which should not be overlooked. D. UCI Travel UCI Travel is a joint venture between the UCI and Mummu Media, an Australian media and travel agent. Based on a revenue share basis, UCI Travel was set up to provide professionals, officials and cycling fans, with highly competitive packages to travel to UCI events. 169 Starting at the beginning of 2011, UCI Travel will offer travel and hospitality packages for all UCI World Championships as well as to the UCI World Cycling Tour Final. E. UCI iPhone application The UCI iPhone application was developed in order to make UCI website content available on Apple smart phones. The application is currently offered for free and its results shall be reviewed before considering setting a fee for the application. More than 3,000 people downloaded the application in the first months of operation. F. The Sports Hub Set up in collaboration with SportAccord, the Sports Hub provides a solid and continuous platform for events which normally have fewer chances to achieve wide Tv exposure. These include the Women Road World Cup and the Paracycling World Cup. While live/delayed rights of UCI’s main properties are restricted for this platform, it is still a very interesting site to show news and highlights. 220,000 people have watched videos from this site! UCI WORLD CyCLING TOUR (UWCT) In order to boost interest in the existing UCI Road Masters World Championships, the UWCT series was created in conjunction with the company Golazo. UCI is the owner of the series, while Golazo takes care of the implementation and organisation. The UWCT is part of the UCI’s Cycling for all project. Anyone can acquire a one day licence and take part. Riders with a Masters license are also most welcome, unless they are a member of a UCI team for the year in question or have already taken part in an event on the UCI calendar. With this tour, the UCI targets well-trained amateurs, for example those who ride Gran Fondo events. They will battle it out for the rainbow jersey. However, any amateur rider can enter. The 2011 series will include 6 legs on 3 continents, finishing with the final, the UWCT World Championships, the organisation of which has been awarded to Stavelot (Belgium). G. The S ufferfest Communication Cooperation between “The Sufferfest” and the UCI was initiated in 2010. UCI Events Newsletter The Sufferfest delivers cycling training videos based on UCI footage and has already proved popular in this first year of operation. Based on a revenue share model, it was considered very successful by both parties and the contract has therefore been extended for another 2 years. H. Internet rights Internet rights were held by Freecaster Tv and Cycling Tv in 2010. While Internet rights in the past have been bought out exclusively by partners, there has been a significant change in trend concerning these rights. Buy-outs have become very rare and most offers are based on a revenue share basis if the Internet platform is on a subscription basis. Moreover, it is questionable if it is the right strategy for certain disciplines (for example, mountain bike) to sell these rights on an exclusive basis as the promotion factor which the sport still needs would be lost. Looking into the future, a decrease in revenues is very likely to occur. Therefore, the UCI’s long-term strategy with regards to Internet rights as well as its promotional value and commercial viability must be (re) considered. The UCI “community” is informed on a regular basis (4 to 5 times a year) on all news concerning UCI events, UCI partners, Tv audiences and so on. This e-mail newsletter, launched in 2010, is very successful. UCI’s “look” for Worlds Cups and World Championships The UCI is currently working on a new visual identity for UCI World Championships and World Cups. The idea is to provide an identity for UCI events that will be unique and instantly recognisable. It will clearly communicate what the UCI stands for, showing that the UCI is passionate about cycling. More visibility will also be given to the UCI’s website address. Although programmed to be fully in place by 2012, we can already give you a foretaste of this concept with our newlydesigned banner! 170 CommuniCation ServiCe Julien Stauffer, Manager of the CoMMuniCation ServiCe The Communication Service is active in domains such as media relations, drafting publications, managing online media and defining and applying the institution’s visual identity. The Communication Service has the task of promoting the image of the UCI and cycling through all its activities, bringing to the fore the themes of sport (both elite sport and sport for all), the globalisation of cycling and the promotion of ethics (primarily anti-doping). The main achievements of the Service during 2010 are described below. Media Relations Publications The Service drafted 82 press releases in 2010 which were sent In addition to the Federation’s regular publications (in particular out to contacts on the distribution database. This database is vélo World, the UCI Official Information Bulletin and Annual kept constantly up to date and includes some 700 carefully selected recipients, ensuring that the UCI’s messages are disseminated around the world. The press releases cover all Report) and many guides, manuals and other brochures, the Service may also draw up new materials. of the positions taken by the UCI and its decisions. They also A new institutional booklet presenting UCI and its activities promote the World Calendar with a consistent publication of was produced. Entitled “The International Cycling Union, event results. Devoted to Cycling” and containing many fine illustrations, The Service also organised and prepared a wide range of events this publication puts the cycling disciplines at centre stage (involving logistics, invitations, speeches and press packs). together with the year’s events and the results of the deve- The Service organised a symposium entitled “The UCI and lopment strategy implemented by the UCI. The publication the Cycle Industry” in Friedrichshafen (Germany) on 1 Sep- is a useful tool for promoting both the UCI and cycling. It is tember 2010 to present the new procedure for the approval expected to have a shelf life of two to three years after which of bicycle frames and forks. Organised during the Eurobike International Exhibition, the symposium was able to address representatives of the cycle industry and specialist media. As it will be updated. Another development is the launch of “UCI Events News” the first meeting of this type organised by the UCI, the sym- published in collaboration with the Marketing, Events and posium gave new momentum to the relationship between the Off-Road Department. This newsletter is published every two Federation and manufacturers. months and contains information on the UCI’s partnerships The Service organised the President’s traditional meeting with sponsors, details of Tv broadcasts (including audiences with the press during the UCI Road World Championships in and market shares) as well as the latest on new media and Geelong (Australia) on 2 October 2010. forthcoming events. It facilitates an improved communication The brief mention of these statistics and events only touches with key players with a view to gaining new audiences. upon the most visible of the activities of the Service’s press section. Throughout the year, the Service’s Chief Press Officer (whose role as a spokesperson was reinforced over the year) is in daily contact with journalists. The Chief Press Officer also Towards the end of the year, the Service published the 2010 UCI yearbook. This publication’s distinctive feature is that it relates the season through the UCI World Championships deals with requests for interviews with the President (print and World Cups of all the disciplines. Richly illustrated, the press, radio and television), both at UCI headquarters and UCI yearbook also includes an editorial section describing the during his travels, and follows up all the activities of the press events marking out the institution’s experiences as well as a sector relating to the various UCI World Championships (site CD containing the full results of the races mentioned plus the reconnaissance visits, management of accreditation – approxi- various rankings in their entirety. The yearbook plays an impor- mately 2,000 accreditations a year in total – as well as the section’s responsibilities during the events). Finally, the Chief Press Officer and the Service Manager draft official communications on behalf of the President and work in close collaboration with him to prepare speeches for a wide range of events. tant role in documenting the history of the UCI. The yearbook will be published every December and sent to the numerous UCI stakeholders. Last year’s edition was very well received. The remaining copies are available for sale. 171 Online Communications Visual Identity The following sections were added to the UCI website (www. uci.ch): The Service has defined a visual identity for UCI publications and events and ensures that the specified graphic charters are applied. This work concerns a very large number of documents and materials, too many to list here. However some of the year’s main work is listed below: • the “ReCycling” section (environmental guide and UCI eco-label), • the “2012 London Olympic Games” section, • the “Equipment” section, • the section dedicated to the UCI’s partners. Moreover, as a result of the launch of the UCI WorldTour, the www.uciprotour.com website was replaced by a new site, www.uciworldtour.com. In more general terms, 2010 was the year when the UCI website embraced new media in a big way. It is now easy to access the Federation’s Twitter feed from the UCI website as well as several Facebook pages (linked to the BMX and Mountain Bike World Cups). There is also a link to the AppStore where the UCI application for iPhones is available. The UCI Twitter feed was launched on 11 February 2010. By 22 March 2011, after 356 messages had been posted, the feed already had some 10,600 followers which ranked the UCI among the most followed International Federations on the microblogging platform. The statistics concerning the www.uci.ch website are also very encouraging. Nearly 2.8 million visits were recorded in 2010 (compared with 2.3 million in 2009). Furthermore, the previous record number of visits in one day was demolished when over 62,000 visits were made on 30 September. • creation of the UCI WorldTour visual identity (new logo with associated graphic charter, rules of application for UCI ProTeams and organisers, creation of the “UCI WorldTour Leader” label, etc.), • creation of trophies for the winners of the UCI World Rankings and Continental Circuit Rankings, • production of banners bearing the slogan “UCI, Cycling is our passion”, used at World Championships, • adaptation of graphic charters associated with several different World Championships (Road, Track, Mountain Bike, Cyclo-cross and Juniors Road and Track), • creation of a new “Elite MTB Team 2011” label for teams, • creation of the inaugural leader’s jersey for the UCI Para-cycling World Cup. Looking ahead The Communication Service will undergo major restructuring in 2011 in order to improve its efficiency. The new structure of the Service was yet to be defined at the time of this Annual Report, going to press. The Service’s largest project at present is the UCI’s new webbased facility which will lead to the launch of a new website featuring all the UCI’s online platforms (including social media). The associated feasibility study has been completed. 172 LegaL service Ottilie MOrand, Manager OF legal service The Legal Service of an International Federation contributes to the efficient functioning of that organisation’s operations. The Legal Service is generally responsible for identifying any risks that the organisation might encounter and reduces these if necessary. In accomplishing its mission, the UCI Legal Service pursues a policy of retaining the majority of its work in-house, in this way developing and maintaining knowledge within the organisation as much as possible. In addition to its role as an internal adviser to the UCI’s Management and different departments, the Legal Service assists the UCI’s legal counsel in a range of cases, drafts the UCI Constitution and Regulations and is responsible for drawing up contracts of all types. Furthermore, the Service oversees the management and monitoring of intellectual property and legal cases for several UCI commissions and committees. An important part of the Legal Service’s work is dedicated to anti-doping. This is a field in which the UCI engaged in major legal proceedings in 2010. Anti-doping One of the most extensive and costly cases for the UCI in the domain of anti-doping unfolded in 2010 and was concluded in the UCI’s favour: in March and May respectively, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued two rulings in proceedings against Alejandro valverde connected with Operation Puerto. After analysing the Puerto dossier, the UCI requested the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Mr valverde for breach of the Anti-doping Rules. As the RFEC refused to comply with this request, the UCI and WADA lodged an appeal with CAS. The main request of the UCI and WADA during these proceedings was for Mr valverde to be suspended from all national and international competition for a period of two years. While these first proceedings were still ongoing, second proceedings were brought against Mr valverde in Italy in 2009, as a result of which Mr valverde was served with an “inibizione” (prohibition of participation) on Italian territory. Following this, Mr valverde appealed to CAS against this decision, and WADA and the UCI were cited by CONI. CAS ruled on these second proceedings on 16 March 2010. CAS concluded that Mr valverde had breached the Anti-doping Rules and confirmed the decision of the Italian authority. CAS issued its ruling on the first proceedings on 31 May 2010, also concluding that Mr valverde had committed a breach of the Anti-doping Rules, suspending him for a period of two years from 1 January 2010 until 31 December 2011. Mr valverde then tried to bring the case before the Swiss Federal Court where he lodged several appeals against the CAS sentences. However, on 29 October 2010 and 3 January 2011, the Federal Court rejected all claims that were admissible. As a result Mr valverde was finally proven guilty of making use of the Operation Puerto network. A second major issue for the UCI in this domain in 2010 were the first hearings concerning the biological passport. Four cases were heard in the first instance (De Bonis, Caucchioli, Pellizotti and valjavec). While the former two athletes were found guilty in the first instance, the latter two were acquitted. All four cases were referred to CAS. At the present time, CAS has validated the biological passport model and found against Mr Caucchioli and Mr Pellizotti (March 2011). The other two cases are still pending. Other Activities In addition to anti-doping, the Legal Service has taken responsibility for legal cases involving several commissions. One example is the Disciplinary Commission and the case concerning the Livestrong jerseys used during the final stage of the 2010 Tour de France. The Legal Service has also dealt with cases for the Licence Commission concerning the application of new registration rules for UCI ProTeams and UCI Professional Continental Teams in 2010. The Service has also, for the first time, operated as an appeals body for UCI Professional Continental Teams. With regard to commercial issues, the Legal Service has concentrated on protecting and monitoring the use of World Champion “rainbow bands”. 173 HUMAN RESOURCES Maud Paggy, HR ManageR The HR Department offered its expertise and support to the General Management and other Departments/Services throughout the year, continuing the restructuring that began in 2009. Priorities and activities in 2010 The good results posted by the UCI in 2010 are a reflection of the consistent personal commitment of all the UCI’s employees. The diversity of the UCI’s employees (in terms of professions, personal backgrounds, languages and cultures) and the need to secure their loyalty to the UCI’s values and strategy represent an ongoing challenge: the organisation must listen to the expectations of each individual and be able to react and adapt human resource policies and managerial practices. The main human resource management tasks of 2010 were to encourage development, change and improvement; to secure loyalty; to facilitate motivation; to promote diversity and to ensure that the voices of all employees were heard. 69 1 9 55.2 55 Men 5 6 Women 8 5 Trend in full-time equivalent posts 2 12 41.4 27.6 2010 Resignations / redundancies Appointments 49 Number of UCI staff Number of UCI staff Trends in staff levels, 2010 Stabilisation of staff levels After a reduction of UCI staff levels in 2009, the number of employees remained relatively stable in 2010. Eleven staff were recruited and 13 contracts came to an end, meaning that the number of full-time equivalent posts reduced by 4.9% between 31 December 2009 and 31 December 2010. 65 60 55 50 45 40 35 30 62.10 59.05 25 20 13.8 15 10 0 5 01.01.2010 Full-time staff (100 %) Part-time staff (50 % or more) Trainees 31.12.2010 0 01.01.2009 31.12.2009 Total 13 11 174 Structure of UCI Departments and Services The three UCI departments are each headed by a Director. The UCI Administration is the responsibility of the Director General who, under the authority of the President, carries out management tasks with the assistance of the said Directors. These persons lead their departments and are responsible for matters in their respective sectors (sport, technical, marketing, events, administration). The UCI structure is shown below: PRESIDENCY GENERAL MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT OFFICE SPORT AND TECHNICAL MARKETING, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OFF-ROAD DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES COMMUNICATION SERVICE SERVICE LEGAL SERVICE CC + NF RELATIONS SERVICE The UCI personnel is distributed among the various departments and services as shown below: Distribution of staff by Department / Service Communication Legal CC + NF HR 6% Management 10 % 10 % 2% 2% 24 % Administration Sport and Technical 22 % 25 % Marketing and Events tria ria stria via via 175 UCI Human Resources at 31.12.2010 The success of the UCI is dependent on the knowledge, skill and competence of its employees. As an international organisation, the UCI respects the diversity of its staff. At present, 51% of posts are occupied by women, 17 nationalities are represented and the average age of the employees is just over 37. 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RUIJSCH vAN DUGTEREN (RSA) MEMBERS Mr JOSEPH DE PENCIER (CAN) Mr PETER HEMMERSBACH (GER) Mr CHRIS JARvIS (GBR/CAN) SITUATION AS OF 1ST MAy 2010 Throughout 2010, the UCI anti-doping programme focused on five main areas : 1. In-competition and out-of-competition tests 2. Sanctions for breaches of the Anti-Doping Rules 3. Training 4. Involvment of different parties 5. biological passport In 2010 the biological passport programme was continued from 2009. The Anti-Doping Commission met once in 2010 in brussels. At this meeting, the Commission provided a strategical contribution to the UCI anti-doping programme. Important matters were discussed by telephone and email throughout the entire year. 1. TESTS 12,922 anti-doping tests and screenings were carried out in 2010, amounting to a decrease of 17% compared to the number of tests conducted in 2009. In 2009, the number of tests was extremely high. This leads to a huge increase in expenditure from the CADF budget. The reduction in the volume and percentage of out-of-competition and before competition tests is therefore slight, but also demonstrates the UCI’s intention to develop its testing strategy by doing everything in its power to improve its system of targeting. Like last year, the majority of out-of-competition urine tests were examined for Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESA) as well as other substances appearing on the list of banned substances in 2010. In-competition tests were conducted at 350 races, in all cycling disciplines combined. The number of tests is summarised in the table below. This table includes tests carried out as part of the biological passport. Test type In-competition tests Pre-competition tests Out-of-competition tests Total Tests conducted in 2010 (including tests carried out as part of the biological passport) Sample type 2010 Urine 5’247 Blood 627 Blood 1’775 Urine 2’067 Blood 3’206 - 12’922 179 2. SANCTIONS FOR BREACHES OF THE ANTI- 4. INvOLvmENT OF DIFFERENT PARTIES DOPING RULES This year also, great efforts were made with riders and professional team managers to explain how the biological passport works and answer numerous questions concerning this programme. The UCI recorded 58 potential breaches of the Anti-Doping Rules (ADRv) in 2010. These cases involved the following substances, as well as other breaches: Substances / type of breach Number of cases Anabolising agents 17 Stimulants 6 Glucocorticosteroids 1 Hormones (all EPO) 15 Information and training sessions were organised at some courses for UCI ProTeams and UCI Professional Continental Teams with the Wild Card label. Riders and team managers were informed about the biological passport and received a few reminders concerning the use of ADAMS for the whereabouts information of their riders. 5. BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT Masking agents and dieuretics 8 Biological passport 3 Cannabis/Cocaine 5 Lack of observation (missed test) 0 Trafficking of banned substances 2 An average of 852 riders were included in the passport programme throughout the year: “Whereabouts Failure ” 1 • all riders under contract with one of the 18 UCI ProTeams, 58 • all riders under contract with one of the UCI Professional Continental Teams: Total Number of breaches of the Anti-Doping Rules in 2010 3. TRAINING Doping Control Agents (DCA) In March and April 2010, UCI Doping Control Agents (DCA) took part in a two-day training course for the “accreditation” procedure of DCA. The Control Agents who attended this course were given updated instructions on their task of managing the collection of in-competition and out-of-competition samples. They were given a copy of procedures in addition to the UCI Anti-Doping Rules. Riders and their entourage The programme “True Champion or Cheat?”, introduced in 2009, was very successful in 2010 with the UCI being the organisation that recorded the biggest number of users. All riders registered in the UCI RTP completed the programme. In 2010, the biological passport, especially designed to fight against the risk of doping in men’s professional road cycling entered into its third year of existence. Participation - with the Wild Card label, - who agreed to take part in the biological passport programme without having obtained the Wild Card label but who agreed to pay all the estimated costs of the biological passport per rider and per year, • other riders included for individual reasons. 180 Collection of samples A total of 8,342 tests were conducted on riders taking part in the passport programme: Test type Sample type 2010 Urine 1’733 Blood 527 Blood 1’529 Urine 1’606 Blood 2’947 - 8’342 In-competition tests Pre-competition tests Out-of-competition tests Total Tests carried out as part of the biological passport in 2010 The reduction in the volume of tests as part of the biological passport amounts to 21% compared to 2009. This total of 8,342 tests works out in average at nearly 10 tests per rider in the year. As explained above, the UCI has reviewed its objectives for the number of tests in order to manage costs and develop its testing strategy with a more effective targeting system of athletes. Four external agencies work for the UCI to take out-ofcompetition samples from riders. These agencies are International Doping Tests and Management (IDTM), Physical Work Control (PWC), Clearidium and the Federazione Medico Sportiva Italiana (FMSI) for Italy. In addition, a network of 70 Doping Control Agents work for the UCI conducting outof-competition tests and testing at international races. Samples are sent to accredited laboratories in accordance with very specific transport procedures. Blood samples must be stored and transported in temperatures of between 2 and 12°C. They must arrive at the laboratory within 36 hours after they have been taken. These requirements and the locations where they are taken can lead to a significant increase in the costs of transporting blood samples. Whereabouts information All riders taking part in the biological passport are included in the UCI target group. They are asked to provide whereabouts information every three months and to update this information if there are any changes. This information is vital to conduct random out-of-competition tests. In general riders have totally respected this obligation to give information on their daily whereabouts. All teams have widely contributed to this success by giving their support to their riders in this task and providing information about races and training courses. In 2010, all teams included in the biological passport programme and the majority of riders used ADAMS (Anti-Doping Adminstration and Management System), an online internet system developed and maintained by WADA, enabling them to submit and update their whereabouts information. Laboratories From March 2010 only laboratories accredited by WADA were used to analyse blood samples collected as part of the biological passport. As in 2009, all results were automatically sent to ADAMS by the laboratories concerned, then sent anonymously to the Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU), in Lausanne, whose task is to manage riders’ profiles in the biological passport programme. The haematological profile of each rider was updated then submitted when necessary to the UCI group of scientific experts for evaluation. Scientific experts The same group of nine experts renowned in the field of the interpretation of blood results, appointed by the UCI with the approval of WADA in 2008, must provide recommendations to the UCI on the haematological profile of each rider in the biological passport. These recommendations may include targeted and monitored tests or the beginning of disciplinary proceedings for a suspected breach of the Anti-Doping Rules. A meeting on the subject of the biological passport will be held in Lausanne at the beginning of 2011, to review the past year. 181 Detection To date, the biological passport programme has identified 9 riders for whom they have sufficient evidence to begin disciplinary proceedings for a suspected breach of the AntiDoping Rules (ADRv). The situation at the end of the year was as follows: • 4 riders were sanctioned on a national level, no appeals were made. • 4 riders must be judged in front of the CAS. • The case of 1 rider is still pending on a national level. 182 10 183 Mr Frédéric Magné directOr directOr World cycling centre 184 185 WORLD CyCLING CENTRE FRÉDÉRIC MAGNÉ, DIRECTOR FOUNDATION COUNCIL 2010 PRESIDENT Mr PATRICE ISELI Mr JEAN-PIERRE STREBEL * Mr DAvID LAPPARTIENT vICE-PRESIDENT Mr ARTUR LOPES Mr AGOSTINO OMINI* Mr PAT MCqUAID * MEMBERS Ms CHRISTINE MEyLAN Mr FRÉDÉRIC BORLOZ * Mr CLAUDE ROCH * Mr RAyMOND BRON * Mr IAN T. TODD Mr ROCCO CATTANEO * Me PHILIPPE vERBIEST Mr GILBERT FELLI Mr JEAN WAUTHIER Mr vLADIMIR HOLECEK Mr NICOLAS IMHOF * * ALSO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIvE COMMITTEE CmC ORGANISATION CHART Situation as of June 2011 j.-P. STREbEL PRESIDENT F. MAGNé WCC DIRECTOR F. REY OPERATION DIRECTOR D. bOUILLET C. SIEGENTHALER j.COLLE A. ROUSSEL K.FLORY HEAD OF WELCOME AND VISITS HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION MASTER MECHANIC COACH EDUCATION MANAGER M.TOMbA P. CRETTON L. GUILLOUD j. FAZAN HEAD OF RESTAURANT INTENDANT ASSISTANT ASSISTANT TO MASTER MECHANIC M.THÈZE COACH j.PINGET M. GRANCHO PIRES E. KAESLIN j. MOURIOUX MAIN COOK CLEANING APPRENTICE COACH F. REYMOND G. PEREIRA DA SILVA T. ALLIER COOK CLEANING COACH A. GAUDIN A-M. DE MARqUES b. FILIP WAITRESS CLEANING COACH C. bADOUX A-M. FEIRREIRA WAITRESS CLEANING A.-S. VAN KAMPEN j.-P. bAUME KITCHEN HAND HELPER R. ARUMUGAN WASH 186 Following the agreement signed in 2009 by the UCI and the World Cycling Center (WCC) entrusting the latter with all development activities, the WCC has almost doubled its capacity for trainees and increased its coaching and training activities, not only at the WCC but also by taking its training courses all around the world. STRATEGy AND NEW FEATURES Number of trainees per continent The new strategic direction that commenced in 2009 was continued in 2010. This involved further development of academic training and allowed new training structures to be offered. in 2010 4% The following new training courses were provided in 2010: 18 % • coach instruction at the WCC led by Keith Flory (seconded from British Cycling in 2010), 42 % • the training of directeurs sportifs. WCC TRAINING ACTIvITIES 36 % The World Cycling Centre welcomed a total of 163 trainees, including athletes, coaches and directeurs sportifs, from 51 countries over five continents (compared with 83 trainees from 38 countries in 2009). A total of 10,830 days of training was provided. Africa (7 trainees) America (30 trainees) Asia (59 trainees) Europa (67 trainees) Year 2010 Young athletes road (Juniors) road (Under 23) Track UCI Diploma Coaches BMX Directeurs Sportifs all disciplines Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training 74 5830 19 2045 10 541 14 1144 21 1145 25 125 163 10830 Year 2009 road (Under 23) Track Young athletes road (Juniors) BMX YOG all disciplines Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training Number of trainees Days of training 18 1007 33 3047 7 392 10 1273 15 426 83 6145 Track Courses A total of 74 athletes representing 14 countries took part in 5,830 days of training at the WCC. The track group incorporated the largest number of athletes of all the groups and achieved some magnificent results: three Juniors World Championship titles for two athletes from countries that are relatively new to the international cycling scene: South Africa and South Korea. There were also some excellent results at Continental Championships: • Asia – seven gold medals and four silver medals, • America – six medals as well as a world record and Mexican national record. 187 Under-23 Road Courses A total of 19 athletes representing 16 countries took part in 2,045 days of training at the WCC. Carrying on from the work done in 2009, U23 athletes who formed the Road Group participated in the Tour de l’Avenir and various rounds of the Nations Cup. Particularly notable was the achievement of one of our trainees, Daniel Teklehaymanot (ERI), who was accepted as a stagiaire with the Cervélo Professional Continental Team at the end of the 2009-2010 season. He also won three titles at the African Championships which took place in Rwanda: the individual time trial, team time trial and road race. The WCC focused its attention on the African continent and invited several athletes to courses. Notable results for road trainees: • WCC Team: 2nd in the team classification in the Tour de Franche-Comté in France and 2nd in the team classification in the 42nd Tour du Pays de vaud in Switzerland • Youcef Reguigui (Algeria), 1st in the Prix de Cuiseaux in France • Fabricio Quiros (Costa Rica), 2nd in the Prix du Saugeais in France • Gregory Brenes (Costa Rica), 3rd in the GP de Plouay in France • Daniel Teklehaymanot (Eritrea), 1st in the GP des Carreleurs in France, 3rd in the Prix de valentin in France, 1st in the Prix de Saugeais in France, 2nd in the Berner Rundfahrt in Suisse, 3rd and 1st in the King of the Mountains in the Tour du Loiret in France, 2nd in the GP de Lucerne in Switzerland, 1st in the Prix du Jura Nord and 1st in the GP de Charvieu-Chavagneux in France • Ki Ho Choi (Hong Kong), 3rd in the Prix du Saugeais in France, 1st in the Berner Rundfahrt in Switzerland, 2nd in the Prix vanotti in Montrond in France junior Road Courses In the Junior Road category, 10 young athletes representing 8 countries took part in a total of 541 days of training at the WCC. The athletes in this category also recorded some excellent results: • Luis Cocuzzi (Brazil), 1st in the GP de Lucerne in Switzerland • Petr Vakoc (Czech Republic) Junior category, 1st in points + golden jersey classification in the 42nd Tour du Pays de vaud, 1st in the Martigny-Mauvoisin in Switzerland, 2nd in the Prix d’Authoison in France • Eduard Grosu (Romania), 2nd in the junior category in the GP d’Estavayer-Le-Lac in Switzerland, 2nd in the King of the Mountains in the 42nd Tour du Pays de vaud • Houssem Nasri (Tunisia), 1st in the Prix d’Authoison in France • Hamet Orken (Turkey), 1st in the 44th Prix des vins Henri valloton in Switzerland, 1st in the Prix de Saugeais in France, 2nd in the GP de Lancy in Switzerland, 2nd in the Berner Rundfahrt in Switzerland, 3rd in the GP d’Estavayer-Le-Lac in Switzerland, 2nd in the golden jersey classification in the 42nd Tour du Pays de vaud, 1st in the road race and time trial at the Turkish National Championships • Mustafa Carsi (Turkey), 3rd in the GP de Lancy in Switzerland, 3rd in the time trial at the Turkish National Championships • Rasim Reis (Turkey), 2nd in the road race and time trial at the Turkish National Championships • Roman Dronin (Uzbekistan), 1st in junior category in the GP d’Estavayer-Le-Lac in Switzerland, 2nd in the GP de Lucerne in Switzerland, 3rd in the Prix d’Authoison in France. • Min Hye Lee (South Korea), 3rd in General Classification of the Giron du Rhône in Switzerland bMX Courses A total of 14 athletes representing 9 countries took part in a total of 1,144 days of training at the WCC. Exceptional results were achieved at the UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg (RSA) and the 2010 youth Olympic Games (yOG) in Singapore. • Gabor Kasa (Serbia), 1st in the GP Oberes Fricktal in Switzerland Coach Instruction • Ho Sung Cho (South Korea), 3rd in the Critérium du Printemps in France • Marek Canecky (Slovakia), 3rd in the GP Oberes Fricktal in Switzerland • Recep Unalan (Turkey), 1st in the amateur category at the 44th Prix des vins Henri valloton in Switzerland. This was new in 2010! This training course led by Keith Flory, took place at the WCC. 16 trainee coaches obtained the “UCI Coaching Diploma”. Significant work was carried out in 2010 to harmonise the training conducted at the WCC and elsewhere in the world. As a result, their content is now identical. UCI Certificates are awarded to candidates who pass a standardised examination, wherever they are around the globe. 188 1 2 4 5 7 10 3 6 8 1 LEE Hye Jin (KOR) gold medal in the sprint and 500 m time trial at the 2010 UCI Juniors World Championships in Offida (Italy). 2|3 Bernard Esterhuizen (RSA) gold medal in the time trial at the 2010 UCI Juniors World Championships in Offida (Italy). 4 Mauricio Quiroga (ARG) silver medal in the keirin at the 2010 UCI Juniors World Championships. 5|6 Ahmet Orken (TUR), 1st in the road race and time trial at the Turkish National Championships and 2nd in the golden jersey classification at the Tour du Pays de vaud (Switzerland). 7 Daniel Teklehaymanot (ERI) Cervélo stagiaire at the end of the 2010 season. 3 titles at the African Championships (individual time trial, team time trial and road race). 8|9 Mayara Perez (BRA), gold medal in the BMX final at the 2010 yOG. 10 Teagan O’Keeffe (RSA), gold medal in the 2010 UCI BMX World Championships in the Junior Cruiser category. 9 189 On the other hand, the UCI Coaching Diploma, the highest level of training for UCI coaches, is awarded exclusively at the WCC. The Training of Directeurs Sportifs The WCC organised the first-ever training course for Directeurs Sportifs on 6-10 December 2010. Twenty-five Directeurs Sportifs took part in this highly successful course. Two further courses are scheduled for 2011. Coach Instruction There were 16 coach instruction courses around the world in 2010. • 12 courses in collaboration with Olympic Solidarity, comprising: - 8 courses in Africa (Tanzania, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Lesotho, Madagascar, Togo, Sierra Leone), - 2 courses in Asia (Nepal, Mongolia), - 2 courses in America (Trinidad and Tobago, Chile). • Two courses were organised in collaboration with the National Federations of Egypt and Malaysia. • Courses were held in Cuba and Dubai in collaboration with National Federations. The course in Cuba involved 9 coaches from 9 different Latin American countries, while the course in Dubai saw the participation of 10 coaches representing 9 Arab nations. Donations of equipment The WCC donated 64 bikes (10 track and 54 road) to 11 National Federations (St vincent and the Grenadines, Albania, Mongolia, Myanmar, Syria, São Tomé, Zambia, North Korea, Burkina Faso, Paraguay, Sri Lanka). “ UCI Coaching Diploma ” TRAINING ACTIvITIES AROUND THE WORLD The WCC organised special training programmes for athletes and coaches in several locations in 2010. Some 394 trainees in 43 countries received this training. Training of Athletes Africa Two training camps were held in 2010 at the Continental Centre at Potchefstroom in South Africa, with the attendance of 32 athletes from 14 African countries. Conclusion The WCC reinforced its development policy and improved its coaching structure for athletes in the various disciplines in 2010. The excellent sporting results of junior trainees in BMX and on the track were very encouraging. The number of trainees attending the WCC increased by 50% compared with 2009. Particular emphasis was placed on pedagogical and academic courses. This new direction, embarked upon in 2009, and the concept of the WCC as a “University of the Cycling Professions” was reinforced (courses for directeurs sportifs, coach instruction, administrator training). We would like to offer our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their invaluable support of the WCC and its trainees. Sponsors Asia Three training camps were held in 2010 at the Continental Centre at Shuzenji in Japan, with the attendance of 50 athletes from 7 Asian countries. www.elite-it.com 190 Coaches instruction courses CUBA TRINIDAD & TOBAGO SIERRA LEONE T CÔTE D’IVOIRE PHOTOS CAPTIONS 1 Canadian Cycling Association : Dahl Kris, Logan Craig, Deshaies Jean-Samuel, Wight Stuart, Brochu Jordan, Macdonald Ryan 2 Team of France : Marion Pellissier, Marie Marchand Arvier, Jeromine Geroudet, Aurélie Revillet, Margot Bailet, Marine Gauthier, Ingrid Jacquemod 3 USA Cycling : Craddock Lawson, Eastman Ryan, Swedberg Benjamin, Geoffrion Natha, Jorgenson Kristopher, Newbury Anders CHILE 1 2 3 191 MONGOLIA NEPAL EGYPT DUBAÏ MALI TOGO MALAYSIA TANZANIA MADAGASCAR LESOTHO SOUTH AFRICA 192 10 193 Mr Frederic reY, operations director World cycling centre exploitation e xploitation 194 The WCC – a training and competition infrastructure open to all FREDERIC REy, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Training courses organised by National Federations, at World Cycling Centre In addition to the specific training and development activities managed by the World Cycling Centre (WCC), the resources of the UCI headquarters building are used by numerous National Federations, regional associations and clubs for training courses to prepare their athletes for various events. Total number of days of training Total number of athletes Total number of countries 18 242 466 6 - - 19 42 3 15 2 200 306 19 Discipline Number of training courses National Federations Regional assoSwiss Cycling ciations, clubs Track 35 13 4 Road 4 3 BMX 49 36 Junior cyclists from the Canadian Cycling Association and USA Cycling were among athletes from National Federations who trained at the Centre while preparing for the UCI Juniors World Championships. The WCC also welcomed the Tour du Pays de vaud, an international junior stage race held in Switzerland. The Cycling Australia track team chose the WCC as the venue to prepare for the Commonwealth Games held in India on 4-13 October 2010. Australian track riders won 21 medals at the Games. Numerous national BMX teams trained at the WCC, including Elite athletes from the French national team based at Aixen-Provence, who returned on several occasions in 2010 to prepare for the events on the UCI BMX Supercross calendar. Their training focused on practice using the start ramp that is permanently installed in Aigle. WCC’s versatile facilities offer high-level training The WCC’s versatile infrastructure means that athletes from other sports can also use the facilities for high-level training courses. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), based in Lausanne, in Switzerland, organised two training courses at the WCC as part of their “FIG Academy” training programme. Athletes and coaches from countries including Spain, Portugal, France, Sweden, Estonia, Malta, Montenegro, Iran, Canada and as far as South Africa were able to put the finishing touches to their preparations for artistic gymnastics and trampolining events. The sprint group of the French Skiing Federation (FFS) women’s team used the WCC’s facilities in July to start their athletes’ physical preparation for the 2010/2011 season. 195 The WCC as a venue for sports events In addition to training courses, the WCC welcomes sporting and non-sporting events throughout the year. The 2010/2011 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup season got under way at the WCC on 17 October 2010 on a specially designed course around the WCC building. The men’s event was won by the reigning World Champion Zdenek Stybar (CZE) while Katherine Compton (USA) took the honours in the women’s race. 196 10 197 Mr alain ruM ruMpf pf Director Global CyC CyClin linG G Promotion 198 GLOBAL CyCLING PROmOTION (GCP) ALAIN RUMPF, DIRECTOR The UCI Management Committee created Global Cycling Promotion (GCP) in September 2009 in order to support its globalisation strategy for road cycling. This represents another step forward in the reform of the discipline, a process initiated in 2005. The UCI tasked Deloitte’s “Sport Business Group” to draw up a strategic plan for Global Cycling Promotion. Deloitte, a worldrenowned consultancy, embarked on the task by conferring with the UCI Management and interviewing certain key figures in the field while drawing on its knowledge acquired in other major sports. At the end of this process, the GCP mission was drawn up as follows: to develop durable products and events in new and existing markets as well as promoting and protecting cycling globally, for the good of the sport. The strategic plan also defined the GCP’s functions: 1. Filtering: preliminary analysis of existing opportunities on behalf of the UCI. 2. Incubating: developing new events and presenting them to the UCI. 3. Promoting: proactive measures towards the public authorities and other partners to create opportunities in countries of strategic importance to the UCI. 4. Facilitating: partnership in the organisation of the events that the UCI has decided to support after stages 1, 2 and 3 described above have been completed. GCP also commenced exploratory work in the field. Several events around the world were visited in the first months of 2010. GCP also took part in the SportAccord Convention in Dubai, the global gathering of sports Federations, marketing agencies, broadcasters and municipal, regional and national authorities seeking to attract sports events. During this assessment phase, GCP has been advocating road cycling to potential partners, in particular as a tool for promoting tourism and as a means of transport that respects the environment. GCP has also been seeking to develop durable projects in those countries targeted by the UCI’s development strategy where there is a significant potential for teams and riders. The UCI’s strategy has produced its first concrete result: on 10 November 2010, the UCI President signed an agreement with the city of Beijing for the organisation of a UCI WorldTour event over the 2011-2014 period. The first edition of the Tour of Beijing is scheduled for 5-9 October 2011. The Tour of Beijing represents a landmark for the UCI in making progress towards the durable globalisation of cycling, in particular in China and on the Asian continent. The organisation of this new race will benefit the whole family of cycling: riders, teams, sponsors, National Federations and, of course, all those fans who love and follow cycling around the world. The city of Beijing has an ambitious strategy to promote environmentally-friendly transport and to become a leading venue for international sport following on from the 2008 Olympic Games. The Tour of Beijing will play an important role in both these respects and also represents a very effective tool for the promotion of tourism to the Chinese capital. In line with its mission, Global Cycling Promotion is assisting the city of Beijing in preparing for the event in order to guarantee the sporting standards and quality of organisation and to ensure that all those involved benefit from the event. At the same time, GCP is continuing its exploratory work in pursuit of the UCI’s globalisation strategy. Other projects are being studied and may be announced in the near future. CH-1860 Aigle (Switzerland) Tel. +41 24 468 58 11 Fax +41 24 468 58 12 www.uci.ch twitter.com/uci_cycling