In his annual address in front of the UCI Congress, president Brian Cookson reflected on his two years in tenure and laid out his strategy for the sport going forward. He announced a few new initiatives, including the addition of a CAS arbitrator to the Ethics Commission, which will be drafting a new UCI Code of Ethics for next year. Cookson also named four new cycling federations in the UCI - Iceland, Kosovo, Mauritania and Vanuatu.
"The last two years have not been easy. In bringing our sport back from a very difficult era, we have faced many challenges," Cookson said in his speech. "But when I reflect on all that we have achieved together, I can say with confidence that we have made a strong start on the process of renewal – our sport is growing, is healthy and we have real cause for optimism."
Cookson thanked several Americans for their contributions to cycling in the World Championship's host country. "I'd like to pay a special tribute to outgoing President of USA Cycling Steve Johnson for all the work he has done over many years to develop the sport here. And while we will miss Steve, I congratulate Derek Bouchard Hall for taking over at the helm of USA Cycling and I look forward to working with him.
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"I'd also like to pay a special tribute to my UCI Management Committee colleague Mike Plant for his significant input and support – Mike, you are a great advocate for Cycling and your tireless work is greatly appreciated. There are very many people and organisations who have played a crucial role in the hosting of both this Congress and the UCI Road World Championships."
CAS arbitrator Bernard Foucher, a former administrative tribunal judge and former advisor to the French Government – will join Richard Leggat (President), John Tolkamp and Marcel Wintels on the Ethics Commission.
"The Commission views its independence as extremely important and is seeking two further independent members. Along with two new members, the main task for the Commission is to redraft the UCI Code of Ethics," Leggat said. "The current Code has been found to be lacking in a number of areas including its jurisdiction and application. We plan to present a new Code to Congress next year. The Commission would also like to state that it is pleased with the progress made by the UCI Management Committee on matters raised 12 months ago, especially regarding improved transparency and regulation".
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