Press release – UCI Management Comittee meeting in Tabor, the Czech Republic
Date: 29.01.2010
Description: The Management Committee of the International Cycling Union (UCI) met for the first time this year today in Tabor, the Czech Republic, on the eve of the 2010 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships which will be held this weekend.
During the meeting, the Management Committee awarded the following UCI World Championships:
• 2013 Cyclo-cross: Louisville, Kentucky (USA),
• 2013 Junior Track: Glasgow (GBR),
• 2010 Track Cycling Masters: Anadia (POR),
• 2012-2013 Cyclo-cross Masters: Louisville, Kentucky (USA).
With regards to the choice of Louisville to host the 2013 UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships, the UCI President, Mr Pat McQuaid, emphasised the major significance of this decision: “For the first time since this event was established some 60 years ago, the Cyclo-cross World Championships will take place in the United States, where the discipline is currently experiencing very strong growth. We are extremely happy with the award of this event as it is a clear illustration of the UCI’s strategy to globalise cycle sport. I would like to congratulate the promoters of this initiative, as well as the city of Louisville, and wish them the best of luck with their work.”
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