{"id":1834162,"date":"2026-03-18T14:08:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1834162"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:08:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:08:45","slug":"gps-tracking-devices-to-become-mandatory-as-lappartient-warns-uci-will-have-no-option-but-to-enforce-the-technology-if-teams-refuse-to-collaborate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1834162","title":{"rendered":"GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ckwyi6uJDBd3zXL376eopi-1920-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRules\n<\/li>\n<li>\nSafety\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>GPS tracking devices to become mandatory as Lappartient warns \u2018UCI will have no option but to enforce\u2019 the technology if teams refuse to collaborate<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nStephen Farrand <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-18T14:08:45Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n18 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">UCI clarifies that data transmission will be limited to speed and position dispute with teams during 2025 women&#8217;s Tour de Romandie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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and collaboration on which technology and systems should be used.<\/p>\n<p>Domestique first published Lappartient&#8217;s letter to teams, riders and race organisers. Cyclingnews has also obtained the letter.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d77157fb-f02f-4184-aeea-825cd61f4286-2\">The need for a GPS tracking system to improve rider safety was tragically highlighted by the death of Muriel Furrer at the World Championships in Z\u00fcrich in 2024. She went off the road, but her serious crash was not seen, and so no immediate emergency treatment took place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Exclusive: UCI to fight SRAM legal battle with funds from SRAM-sponsored teams, as SafeR budget used for gear limit case<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;There is no other way&#8217; \u2013 Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is &#8216;ready to consider significant developments&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GPS tracking systems are already used in other sports and can detect a rider&#8217;s sudden deceleration or deviation, which may indicate a crash. A monitoring platform or dashboard can then locate the athlete and the nearest race officials and medical teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his letter, Lappartient pointed out that &#8220;the risk of a rider going off course unseen being a fundamental danger to the safety of our riders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He made clear that GPS tracking in pro racing will &#8220;become mandatory and phased in across event classes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The SafeR group, which includes all the sport&#8217;s stakeholders, has been trying to implement a GPS rider safety tracking system, and the UCI worked with Swiss Timing at their World Championships in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Five major teams opposed using GPS devices during the women&#8217;s Tour de Romandie as a test event last summer, after a fallout about data ownership and use. The UCI disqualified Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike, Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto, EF Education-Oatly and Picnic-PostNL from the race, but the teams have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient went so far as to suggest that the teams were trying to &#8220;blackmail&#8221; the UCI through their actions. The spat worsened relationships between some major teams and the UCI, as did the UCI-driven SafeR decision to allocate funds to fight a legal battle with component brand SRAM over its gear limit case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient has insisted that the UCI does not want to control or commercialise the rider\/team data from GPS data devices, as Velon currently does on behalf of the teams. 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UCI&#8217;s role shall be to define specifications and protocols for the use of such systems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However, he warned: &#8220;If a reasonable and satisfactory solution is not accepted by all stakeholders in the context of our upcoming discussions, the UCI will have no option but to enforce effective GPS tracking for the safety of the riders as shall be deemed most appropriate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient wrote in his letter, &#8220;This discussion concerns only the GPS tracking for safety and race management (speed + position), mode and purpose of other data capturing and exploitation is not concerned by this discussion; Stakeholders are invited to collaborate in the interest of the sport by identifying potential synergies, and economies of scale to manage costs and human resources.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">One stakeholder source who spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> compared the use of different GPS rider safety-tracking devices to teams using different team radio devices. A common platform could then be used to manage and monitor the data, with clear agreements about data ownership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient ended his letter and diplomatic tone by saying: &#8220;I trust the above gives clarity on the next steps towards a necessary improvement to safety in professional road cycling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He asked for stakeholder feedback by 30 April 2026, which will allow a detailed discussion during the 21 May 2026 Professional Cycling Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There is no other way&#8217; \u2013 Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is &#8216;ready to consider significant developments&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-650-80.png.webp 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class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Safety<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mercifully few major incidents at Strade Bianche but many big names still sidelined \u2013 Pro cycling injury list 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Climate researchers raise alarm over dangers of high heat during the Tour de France, so why aren&#8217;t stages run earlier?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;No one enjoys seeing money spent on lawyers but this is about unity&#8217; \u2013 Adam Hansen defends CPA&#8217;s vote to help fund UCI&#8217;s legal battle with SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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and collaboration on which technology and systems should be used.<\/p>\n<p>Domestique first published Lappartient&#8217;s letter to teams, riders and race organisers. Cyclingnews has also obtained the letter.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d77157fb-f02f-4184-aeea-825cd61f4286-2\">The need for a GPS tracking system to improve rider safety was tragically highlighted by the death of Muriel Furrer at the World Championships in Z\u00fcrich in 2024. She went off the road, but her serious crash was not seen, and so no immediate emergency treatment took place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Exclusive: UCI to fight SRAM legal battle with funds from SRAM-sponsored teams, as SafeR budget used for gear limit case<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;There is no other way&#8217; \u2013 Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is &#8216;ready to consider significant developments&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GPS tracking systems are already used in other sports and can detect a rider&#8217;s sudden deceleration or deviation, which may indicate a crash. A monitoring platform or dashboard can then locate the athlete and the nearest race officials and medical teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his letter, Lappartient pointed out that &#8220;the risk of a rider going off course unseen being a fundamental danger to the safety of our riders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He made clear that GPS tracking in pro racing will &#8220;become mandatory and phased in across event classes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The SafeR group, which includes all the sport&#8217;s stakeholders, has been trying to implement a GPS rider safety tracking system, and the UCI worked with Swiss Timing at their World Championships in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Five major teams opposed using GPS devices during the women&#8217;s Tour de Romandie as a test event last summer, after a fallout about data ownership and use. The UCI disqualified Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike, Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto, EF Education-Oatly and Picnic-PostNL from the race, but the teams have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient went so far as to suggest that the teams were trying to &#8220;blackmail&#8221; the UCI through their actions. The spat worsened relationships between some major teams and the UCI, as did the UCI-driven SafeR decision to allocate funds to fight a legal battle with component brand SRAM over its gear limit case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient has insisted that the UCI does not want to control or commercialise the rider\/team data from GPS data devices, as Velon currently does on behalf of the teams. 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UCI&#8217;s role shall be to define specifications and protocols for the use of such systems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However, he warned: &#8220;If a reasonable and satisfactory solution is not accepted by all stakeholders in the context of our upcoming discussions, the UCI will have no option but to enforce effective GPS tracking for the safety of the riders as shall be deemed most appropriate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient wrote in his letter, &#8220;This discussion concerns only the GPS tracking for safety and race management (speed + position), mode and purpose of other data capturing and exploitation is not concerned by this discussion; Stakeholders are invited to collaborate in the interest of the sport by identifying potential synergies, and economies of scale to manage costs and human resources.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">One stakeholder source who spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> compared the use of different GPS rider safety-tracking devices to teams using different team radio devices. A common platform could then be used to manage and monitor the data, with clear agreements about data ownership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient ended his letter and diplomatic tone by saying: &#8220;I trust the above gives clarity on the next steps towards a necessary improvement to safety in professional road cycling.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He asked for stakeholder feedback by 30 April 2026, which will allow a detailed discussion during the 21 May 2026 Professional Cycling Council.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;There is no other way&#8217; \u2013 Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is &#8216;ready to consider significant developments&#8217;<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-650-80.png.webp 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class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Safety<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/cyZPAx66w2JtEqopHQ47KA-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mercifully few major incidents at Strade Bianche but many big names still sidelined \u2013 Pro cycling injury list 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/N4DxGppTMgJReLBBu2fCcP-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Climate researchers raise alarm over dangers of high heat during the Tour de France, so why aren&#8217;t stages run earlier?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;No one enjoys seeing money spent on lawyers but this is about unity&#8217; \u2013 Adam Hansen defends CPA&#8217;s vote to help fund UCI&#8217;s legal battle with SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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and collaboration on which technology and systems should be used.<\/p>\n<p>Domestique first published Lappartient&#8217;s letter to teams, riders and race organisers. Cyclingnews has also obtained the letter.<\/p>\n<p id=\"d77157fb-f02f-4184-aeea-825cd61f4286-2\">The need for a GPS tracking system to improve rider safety was tragically highlighted by the death of Muriel Furrer at the World Championships in Z\u00fcrich in 2024. She went off the road, but her serious crash was not seen, and so no immediate emergency treatment took place.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Exclusive: UCI to fight SRAM legal battle with funds from SRAM-sponsored teams, as SafeR budget used for gear limit case<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rQsRAv52UnqZ3MCJsrmA6a-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Airbags a step closer to the pro peloton as UCI opens consultation process<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;There is no other way&#8217; \u2013 Lappartient bids for control over pro cycling reforms but says UCI is &#8216;ready to consider significant developments&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">GPS tracking systems are already used in other sports and can detect a rider&#8217;s sudden deceleration or deviation, which may indicate a crash. A monitoring platform or dashboard can then locate the athlete and the nearest race officials and medical teams.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">In his letter, Lappartient pointed out that &#8220;the risk of a rider going off course unseen being a fundamental danger to the safety of our riders.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He made clear that GPS tracking in pro racing will &#8220;become mandatory and phased in across event classes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The SafeR group, which includes all the sport&#8217;s stakeholders, has been trying to implement a GPS rider safety tracking system, and the UCI worked with Swiss Timing at their World Championships in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-89nCyCWjcgQzQrbZWyjHSh slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Five major teams opposed using GPS devices during the women&#8217;s Tour de Romandie as a test event last summer, after a fallout about data ownership and use. The UCI disqualified Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike, Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto, EF Education-Oatly and Picnic-PostNL from the race, but the teams have appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient went so far as to suggest that the teams were trying to &#8220;blackmail&#8221; the UCI through their actions. The spat worsened relationships between some major teams and the UCI, as did the UCI-driven SafeR decision to allocate funds to fight a legal battle with component brand SRAM over its gear limit case.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient has insisted that the UCI does not want to control or commercialise the rider\/team data from GPS data devices, as Velon currently does on behalf of the teams. Some teams do not trust the UCI and oppose race organisers having a say in GPS rider safety-tracking systems.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nQohErpwtr6eGUWaWccJbi-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">The UCI rules have changed for 2026 \u2013 Everything you need to know<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nUNRRTnEDGuhsQVVNPuQnj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;No one enjoys seeing money spent on lawyers but this is about unity&#8217; 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UCI&#8217;s role shall be to define specifications and protocols for the use of such systems.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">However, he warned: &#8220;If a reasonable and satisfactory solution is not accepted by all stakeholders in the context of our upcoming discussions, the UCI will have no option but to enforce effective GPS tracking for the safety of the riders as shall be deemed most appropriate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Lappartient wrote in his letter, &#8220;This discussion concerns only the GPS tracking for safety and race management (speed + position), mode and purpose of other data capturing and exploitation is not concerned by this discussion; Stakeholders are invited to collaborate in the interest of the sport by identifying potential synergies, and economies of scale to manage costs and human resources.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">One stakeholder source who spoke to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> compared the use of different GPS rider safety-tracking devices to teams using different team radio devices. 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