The UCI has announced a new race series specifically for top-level male under 23 riders. The Cup of Nations will include around seven one-day and stage races which are known for the quality of their organisation and the high standard of competition. Organisers of Cup of Nations events will be obliged to invite the best national federations from each continent, who will be entitled to enter a team of six riders.
The UCI plans to announce full details at the world championships in Salzburg, Austria next month and to start the series in 2007.
