UCI wants one cyclo-cross race-free weekend monthly in Belgium

A set of stairs at the cyclo-cross World Cup in Hamme Zogge.

A set of stairs at the cyclo-cross World Cup in Hamme Zogge. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

There are too many cyclo-cross races in Belgium, according to other countries and the International Cycling Union (UCI). The world governing body of cycling has proposed that at least one weekend per month in the country should be free of 'cross events.