UCI plans to introduce real-time tracking systems for professional road races following rider death

{"heading":"The UCI's Response to Rider Death","subheading":"Protocol Development and Implementation","paragraph_1":"The UCI has announced plans to establish protocols and a regulatory framework for the use of real-time tracking systems at races following the death of a rider in an accident.","paragraph_2":"The UCI's decision comes after a two-day meeting of the Professional Cycling Council, which was dominated by a tribute to the 19-year-old rider who died during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal.","paragraph_3":"The UCI stated that a dedicated tracking system was urgently needed after cycling's main stakeholder groups failed to produce a joint proposal.","paragraph_4":"The UCI aims to introduce the technology at UCI WorldTour and Women’s WorldTour events before extending it across professional road cycling.","paragraph_5":"The UCI also mentioned that tracking systems were used in all categories at the 2025 Road World Championships in Kigali and would operate again at this year’s championships in Montreal."}