Canada legalizes road disc brakes in non-UCI events

Cycling Canada moved to allow the use of disc brakes in road races across the country, with the exception of UCI-sanctioned events. The federation announced Tuesday that its board had approved the braking systems with immediate effect. "Further discussions will take place with the UCI with the hope to obtain an exemption to allow disc brakes for the 2018 Canadian Road Championships," a press release stated.

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