The general assembly of International Association of Organizers of Cycling Races (AIOCC)in which the season that has already closed was taken stock and some guidelines for the next campaign were made, in an event attended by David Lappartient, President of the International Cycling Union (UCI); by Amina Lanaya, UCI Director General and Tom Van Damme, President of the Professional Cycling Council.
One of the first issues put on the table was the fight against doping and the firm and determined commitment of cycling’s top managers for a clean sport. In this sense, the AIOCC Steering Committee has decided to increase its anti-doping funding by 22%, which translates to 1,098,000 Swiss francs, through its support for International Testing Agency (ITA). “The fight against doping is important, it is the only guarantee of credibility for our sport and its image,” he declared. Christian Prudhommee, President of AIOCC. “This is important. It also allowed us to survive, in the not-so-distant past. And that’s why we finally agreed to make a greater effort. But let’s be clear: the organizers are not responsible with doping, they are its victims!”
The Steering Committee also confirmed the increase in prize money for the riders. “The increase for the 2023 season will be 11.82%,” he explained. kiko garcia, director of the AIOCC. “Apply immediately to all events UCI World Tour“.
THE WOMEN’S TOUR HAS 7 STAGES IN 2023
Another of the novelties discussed featured the Ceratizit Challenge of La Vuelta, which in 2023 will be known as La Vuelta Femenina. It will be held in May, before the other two women’s grand tours, and will consist of five stages, two more than this year’s.
The efforts, stability and courage of the organizers of cycling events were also emphasized and he emphasized the greater security that, in his opinion, cyclists enjoy during the races.
MARCOS MORAL, TRIBUTE
After more than 40 years in the organization of the Vuelta a Burgos, the last thirteen as race director, Marcos Moral was honored this year by the AIOCC. Awarded since 1960, the Trophy honors an influential cycling personality each year. Over the years, honorees have included Eugene Christophe (1965 honoree), who won the Milan San-Remo 1910, Jacques Anquetil (1974 honoree), five-time Tour de France winner Jacques Goddet, as well as Eddy Merckx, twice, in 1980 and 2021.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Robert Maynard, and I am a passionate journalist with experience in sports writing. For the last few years, I have been writing for Today Times Live. My main focus has been on sports-related stories and features. With my strong background in journalism and extensive knowledge of the industry, I am able to provide readers with well-crafted pieces that are both informative and engaging.
