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UCI Reverses Gravel Worlds Eligibility Rules One Week Out
The UCI changed its age-group eligibility criteria for the Gravel World Championships just one week before the event, forcing roughly a dozen riders — including Australian Peta Mullens — out of their age-group categories and into the elite field. The reversal contradicted earlier official guidance the governing body had provided to athletes. Affected competitors, who had already committed travel and preparation costs based on that guidance, are publicly criticising the decision as unfair and damaging to trust in the sport's governance.
UK Police Force Spreads E-Bike Misinformation, Drawing Criticism
A British police force publicly claimed that e-bikes are subject to road tax, insurance, and MOT requirements — none of which apply to legally compliant electric bicycles in the UK. The error, made by an authoritative public body, sparked criticism from the cycling community over the potential for such statements to mislead consumers and retailers alike. The episode points to a broader gap in regulatory literacy among enforcement agencies.