UCI set to backtrack on 2020 WorldTour reforms

After months of negotiations between key stakeholders, Cyclingnews understands that the UCI is set to backtrack on reforms to the structure of the men's WorldTour for 2020, delaying any development in the business model of professional cycling and so leaving teams dependent on sponsorship for survival.

Stephen Farrand
Head of News

Stephen is the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.