UCI mulling rule change to start contracts on November 1
Belgian magazine Knack reports that the UCI is considering a rule change to shift the start of rider contracts to November 1, moving away from the January 1 start dates currently in place. That current system frequently sees newly transferred riders at training camp sporting the kit of their old teams to uphold contractual sponsorship requirements.
"We are working on it with the AIGCP and the CPA, the riders' union. The regulation change will definitely be implemented, with contracts starting on November 1," said Peter Van den Abeele, Director of Sport at the UCI. "The starting year is yet to be determined in consultation with all stakeholders." [Knack]
