McQuaid's backing for re-election by Swiss federation in doubt

UCI president Pat McQuaid at the start of the Tour of Flanders in Bruges.

UCI president Pat McQuaid at the start of the Tour of Flanders in Bruges. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Pat McQuaid's nomination for re-election to the presidency of the UCI appeared to be in question on Tuesday afternoon when it was reported on Twitter that the Swiss Cycling Federation was no longer backing Pat McQuaid.