De Cauwer not happy with new World's rules

Belgian National coach José De Cauwer is OK with new World Championships rules, but not with an increase in 'exotic riders'. The new rules that have been set by the UCI for the World Championships aren't to everyone's liking, even though they are aimed at promoting the globalisation of cycling, which has always been a traditional European sport. Whereas established cycling countries like Italy, France, Belgium, and Australia could send 12 riders to the World's in previous years, they are now limited to a nine man delegation. The whole of Europe has to shrink its squads, while other less successful cycling countries, like Brazil and Burkina Faso, can send more riders.

José De Cauwer is not contesting the new rule, but he raises the question about how this could possibly enhance the quality of the World Championships competition. Last year only 33 non-European riders took the start, this year there will be 65 in Madrid.

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