Pro Cycling Council meeting could determine One Cycling's near-term fate
The UCI Professional Cycling Council (PCC) meets this Wednesday in a pivotal session that could determine the future of the ambitious One Cycling project. With $250 million in expected Saudi investment and plans to revamp the WorldTour through a new global race series, project leaders are set to make a key presentation to the PCC, hoping to gain approval—or at least momentum—for a 2026 launch.
The 18-member PCC, representing stakeholders across pro cycling, will vote on race licenses (and thus the race calendar) for 2026–2028, a decision that could either open the door to One Cycling’s proposed new events or shut them out entirely. The UCI has made clear that all new races must fit into the current calendar structure, with strategic, sporting, and regulatory criteria fully met—something One Cycling has yet to publicly demonstrate in detail.
Growing frustration around the project’s lack of transparency may weigh heavily on the PCC’s decision. UCI President David Lappartient emphasized again in an interview with Marca last week that reform must happen within the UCI framework and not benefit a “breakaway league.” The final say will come from the UCI Management Committee, which convenes June 10–11 in France, but this week’s council vote will be a defining early test.
