{"id":1858475,"date":"2026-03-30T23:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1858475"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T20:48:21","slug":"initiating-clubs-dispute-auscycling-decision-to-rule-out-bulk-of-requested-special-general-meeting-resolutions-as-invalid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1858475","title":{"rendered":"Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.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>\nCycling Culture\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nSimone Giuliani <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T23:48:21Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting&#8217; says Midland Cycle Club delegate Michael Freiberg<\/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. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A rider at the Australian Cyclo-Cross National series in 2025<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Robert Cianflone\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"!m-0\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\"><span>0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div role=\"dialog\" class=\"hidden fixed inset-0 z-[999999999999999999] bg-[#33333370] flex items-center justify-center p-6 newsletter-modal\" data-batch-endpoint=\"https:\/\/newsletter-subscribe.futureplc.com\/v2\/submission\/submit_batch\" data-batch-source=\"302\" data-component-name=\"Newsletter:Modal\">\n<div class=\"bg-neutral-100 rounded-xl shadow-xl w-full lg:w-2\/3 xl:w-1\/2 p-6 relative max-h-[95vh] overflow-y-auto\">\n<div id=\"newsletter-capture-modal\">\n<div class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0 bg-inherit font-ui-heading\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base font-article-copy\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<div data-component-name=\"Newsletter:NewsletterForm\">\n<hr class=\"modal_hr mt-3 mb-4 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"modal_footer block text-left opacity-80 text-[.8em] leading-[1.3em] mt-2 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-article-copy\">\nBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0\">You are now subscribed<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base\">Your newsletter sign-up was successful<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation__userlogin\" class=\"hidden\">\n<hr class=\"my-5 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"items-start flex flex-col h-full justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flcw-text pb-5 pt-2 leading-[1.3]\"> An account already exists for this email address, please log in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b\">AusCycling confirmed this month that it would proceed with a special general meeting after a formal request from the statutorily required number of member clubs, but said that only one of the proposed motions was valid and could proceed. That is disputed by the two initiating clubs, with disappointment at the outcome being expressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The SGM was requisitioned because 32 clubs have serious concerns about leadership, governance and the long-term trajectory of the organisation. Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting,&#8221; said Michael Freiberg, a Midland Cycle Club delegate<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That matters because the ordinary channels have been available. Clubs have engaged through advisory bodies, submissions, elections and direct engagement for nearly three years. The consistent feedback has not been that engagement is impossible. It is that engagement does not lead to outcomes. The SGM was the formal mechanism members had left.&#8221;<\/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\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-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\">AusCycling special general meeting to go ahead after formal request from clubs but only one of four proposed motions will go to vote<\/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\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-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\">Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request<\/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\">There were four motions formally put forward, with enough support to meet the required threshold under the Australian Corporations Act of five percent of votes that can be cast at the meeting. The first two emanated from the Midland Cycle Club and sought a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director, as well as requesting that steps were taken to remove Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer. The next two motions stemmed from the Canberra Cycling Club and sought a vote on the election of Chloe Hosking as a Director of AusCycling, and an expression of support from voting members for the appointment of Hosking to the position of Chair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The motion calling for a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director is the only one being put to the special general meeting on Thursday April 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">AusCycling said in a Frequently Asked Questions sheet sent to clubs, and also to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, that it had sought legal advice and &#8220;that advice confirms that only one of the motions proposed is valid and able to proceed&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The initiating clubs both dispute that only one of the resolutions was valid.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ 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\">&#8220;Four resolutions were put forward to AusCycling for an SGM. All met and exceeded the required 5% threshold and were valid,&#8221; Canberra Cycling Club volunteer Jack Lindsay said in an email replying to questions from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, adding that the proposed motions also had significant support behind them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;To give some context, at the AGM last year, 550 votes were cast. More than 450 votes have already been pledged in support of these resolutions,&#8221; said Lindsay. &#8220;This is not a small number of clubs with an axe to grind.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are 470 affiliated clubs according to the AusCycling 2024 annual report and the number of votes changes depending on the size of each club, ranging from one for clubs with under nine members up to 13 votes for clubs with 780 members or more. It is the member clubs who have the right to vote at AusCycling meetings, with individual and life members entitled to attend but not vote or debate.<\/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\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-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;I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling&#8217; says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations<\/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\/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-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\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; \u2013 Adam Hansen defends CPA&#8217;s vote to help fund UCI&#8217;s legal battle with SRAM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> requested a response from AusCycling via email on the issue of the clubs disputing that only one request is valid and as part of that response the organisation said: &#8220;AusCycling has dealt with the requisition for a general meeting and both the valid and invalid underlying resolutions in accordance with the applicable and unambiguous legal position. Both the process and outcome in response to the requisition lodged with AusCycling have complied with relevant requirements.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As outlined below, a purported resolution is not valid merely by securing the signatures of 5% of the votes of the company &#8211; it must also be within the powers of members in general meeting under the AusCycling Constitution and Corporations Law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The resolution emanating from Midland Cycle Club regarding the removal of the chief executive \u2013 which reads \u201cThe member clubs of AusCycling resolve that the Directors take all necessary steps, pursuant to clause 17.3 of the AusCycling Constitution to remove Ms Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer of AusCycling with immediate effect, and to commence an open, transparent recruitment process for a new CEO\u201d \u2013 was among the examples referred to by AusCycling in its response.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For example, there was a demand to remove the AusCycling CEO. That\u2019s not a power that clubs have under the Act,&#8221; said AusCycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Not all agree, however, that it is this clear cut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Referring to that second disallowed resolution, Freiberg said: &#8220;AusCycling presented its legal position as though it were beyond question. We have received independent legal advice that does not regard it as settled at all. Resolution 2 was deliberately drafted as a non-binding, advisory resolution asking the Board to consider exercising its own powers under the Constitution. It was not purporting to direct the Board to do anything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Freiberg said that they were still asking the independent directors to restore resolution 2 as an advisory vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The request of the group of clubs for an SGM on the motions comes in a climate of declining membership, a shrinking volunteer base, and rising costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;At the same time, clubs are not seeing the support they need &#8211; whether that\u2019s delivering events, support engaging with councils to access trails, easing pressure on road racing, improving digital systems, suitable membership offerings, or clear pathways into high performance,&#8221; said Lindsay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The move by 32 clubs across the disciplines and states to meet and exceed the support level of five percent required to call for a special general meeting was significant in itself, according to Freiberg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As to the remaining motion, we expect meaningful support because the concerns behind it are widely felt,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We will leave the specifics of that to the vote.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<p>Track<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bike<\/p>\n<p>Cyclocross<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Simone Giuliani<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Australia Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Simone is a degree-qualified journalist that has accumulated decades of wide-ranging experience while working across a variety of leading media organisations. She joined <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> as a Production Editor at the start of the 2021 season and has now moved into the role of Australia Editor. Previously she worked as a freelance writer, Australian Editor at <em>Ella CyclingTips<\/em> and as a correspondent for <em>Reuters<\/em> and <em>Bloomberg<\/em>. Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/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\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-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\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request<\/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\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base 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\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling&#8217; says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations<\/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\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-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\">Exclusive: UCI to fight SRAM legal battle with funds from SRAM-sponsored teams, as SafeR budget used for gear limit case<\/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\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m afraid that the level goes down&#8217; \u2013 Could the latest Women&#8217;s WorldTour rule changes pile the pressure onto riders and ultimately harm the sport?<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<aside 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 Cycling Culture<\/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\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch In Flanders Fields 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV channels for the new Gent-Wevelgem<\/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\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch the E3 Saxo Classic 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV channels for the cobbled Classic<\/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\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Zwift goes outdoors with new Recommendation feature, plus &#8216;Level 100&#8217; limit removed in latest round of updates<\/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\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Exclusive Deal: Grab a free $50 Amazon Gift Card + up to 77% off NordVPN and watch Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Tour de France from anywhere in the world<\/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\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Volta a Catalunya 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV coverage<\/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\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-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\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I didn&#8217;t have a gravel bike&#8217; \u2013 Cameron Mason sets unofficial FKT on bikepacking trail on aero road bike stuffed with tyres 6mm over clearance<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/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\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They told us they were going to kill us&#8217; &#8211; Aggressive driver arrested for endangering US criterium champion after video of road rage incident went viral<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We&#8217;ll certainly not make that same mistake again&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert and Visma take revenge at Dwars door Vlaanderen a year on from three-against-one tactical blunder?<\/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\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-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\">Women&#8217;s cycling (races)<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#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\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I misjudged this situation for a moment&#8217; \u2013 Fan apologises for close encounter of the nasal kind with Wout Van Aert at In Flanders Fields<\/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\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Feel like Mike Tyson punched me in the back&#8217; \u2013 Ben Turner dusts himself off after bizarre somersault crash at In Flanders Fields<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;They told us they were going to kill us&#8217; &#8211; Aggressive driver arrested for endangering US criterium champion after video of road rage incident went viral<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;We&#8217;ll certainly not make that same mistake again&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert and Visma take revenge at Dwars door Vlaanderen a year on from three-against-one tactical blunder?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">More than a Tour of Flanders warm-up \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#8217;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<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>\nCycling Culture\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nSimone Giuliani <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T23:48:21Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting&#8217; says Midland Cycle Club delegate Michael Freiberg<\/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. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-widget-type=\"contentparsed\" id=\"content\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-contentparsed widget-content widget-contentparsed-content widget-content-parsed widget-content-parsed-content_document \">\n<div class=\"wcp-item-content\">\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"box less-space hero-image-wrapper\">\n<figure class=\"mb-0\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 600px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><figcaption class=\"mt-2\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A rider at the Australian Cyclo-Cross National series in 2025<\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Robert Cianflone\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"!m-0\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\"><span>0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div role=\"dialog\" class=\"hidden fixed inset-0 z-[999999999999999999] bg-[#33333370] flex items-center justify-center p-6 newsletter-modal\" data-batch-endpoint=\"https:\/\/newsletter-subscribe.futureplc.com\/v2\/submission\/submit_batch\" data-batch-source=\"302\" data-component-name=\"Newsletter:Modal\">\n<div class=\"bg-neutral-100 rounded-xl shadow-xl w-full lg:w-2\/3 xl:w-1\/2 p-6 relative max-h-[95vh] overflow-y-auto\">\n<div id=\"newsletter-capture-modal\">\n<div class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0 bg-inherit font-ui-heading\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base font-article-copy\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<div data-component-name=\"Newsletter:NewsletterForm\">\n<hr class=\"modal_hr mt-3 mb-4 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"modal_footer block text-left opacity-80 text-[.8em] leading-[1.3em] mt-2 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-article-copy\">\nBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0\">You are now subscribed<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base\">Your newsletter sign-up was successful<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation__userlogin\" class=\"hidden\">\n<hr class=\"my-5 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"items-start flex flex-col h-full justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flcw-text pb-5 pt-2 leading-[1.3]\"> An account already exists for this email address, please log in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b\">AusCycling confirmed this month that it would proceed with a special general meeting after a formal request from the statutorily required number of member clubs, but said that only one of the proposed motions was valid and could proceed. That is disputed by the two initiating clubs, with disappointment at the outcome being expressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The SGM was requisitioned because 32 clubs have serious concerns about leadership, governance and the long-term trajectory of the organisation. Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting,&#8221; said Michael Freiberg, a Midland Cycle Club delegate<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That matters because the ordinary channels have been available. Clubs have engaged through advisory bodies, submissions, elections and direct engagement for nearly three years. The consistent feedback has not been that engagement is impossible. It is that engagement does not lead to outcomes. The SGM was the formal mechanism members had left.&#8221;<\/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\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-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\">AusCycling special general meeting to go ahead after formal request from clubs but only one of four proposed motions will go to vote<\/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\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-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\">Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request<\/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\">There were four motions formally put forward, with enough support to meet the required threshold under the Australian Corporations Act of five percent of votes that can be cast at the meeting. The first two emanated from the Midland Cycle Club and sought a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director, as well as requesting that steps were taken to remove Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer. The next two motions stemmed from the Canberra Cycling Club and sought a vote on the election of Chloe Hosking as a Director of AusCycling, and an expression of support from voting members for the appointment of Hosking to the position of Chair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The motion calling for a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director is the only one being put to the special general meeting on Thursday April 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">AusCycling said in a Frequently Asked Questions sheet sent to clubs, and also to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, that it had sought legal advice and &#8220;that advice confirms that only one of the motions proposed is valid and able to proceed&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The initiating clubs both dispute that only one of the resolutions was valid.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ 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\">&#8220;Four resolutions were put forward to AusCycling for an SGM. All met and exceeded the required 5% threshold and were valid,&#8221; Canberra Cycling Club volunteer Jack Lindsay said in an email replying to questions from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, adding that the proposed motions also had significant support behind them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;To give some context, at the AGM last year, 550 votes were cast. More than 450 votes have already been pledged in support of these resolutions,&#8221; said Lindsay. &#8220;This is not a small number of clubs with an axe to grind.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are 470 affiliated clubs according to the AusCycling 2024 annual report and the number of votes changes depending on the size of each club, ranging from one for clubs with under nine members up to 13 votes for clubs with 780 members or more. It is the member clubs who have the right to vote at AusCycling meetings, with individual and life members entitled to attend but not vote or debate.<\/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\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-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;I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling&#8217; says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations<\/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\/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-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\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; \u2013 Adam Hansen defends CPA&#8217;s vote to help fund UCI&#8217;s legal battle with SRAM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> requested a response from AusCycling via email on the issue of the clubs disputing that only one request is valid and as part of that response the organisation said: &#8220;AusCycling has dealt with the requisition for a general meeting and both the valid and invalid underlying resolutions in accordance with the applicable and unambiguous legal position. Both the process and outcome in response to the requisition lodged with AusCycling have complied with relevant requirements.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As outlined below, a purported resolution is not valid merely by securing the signatures of 5% of the votes of the company &#8211; it must also be within the powers of members in general meeting under the AusCycling Constitution and Corporations Law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The resolution emanating from Midland Cycle Club regarding the removal of the chief executive \u2013 which reads \u201cThe member clubs of AusCycling resolve that the Directors take all necessary steps, pursuant to clause 17.3 of the AusCycling Constitution to remove Ms Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer of AusCycling with immediate effect, and to commence an open, transparent recruitment process for a new CEO\u201d \u2013 was among the examples referred to by AusCycling in its response.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For example, there was a demand to remove the AusCycling CEO. That\u2019s not a power that clubs have under the Act,&#8221; said AusCycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Not all agree, however, that it is this clear cut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Referring to that second disallowed resolution, Freiberg said: &#8220;AusCycling presented its legal position as though it were beyond question. We have received independent legal advice that does not regard it as settled at all. Resolution 2 was deliberately drafted as a non-binding, advisory resolution asking the Board to consider exercising its own powers under the Constitution. It was not purporting to direct the Board to do anything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Freiberg said that they were still asking the independent directors to restore resolution 2 as an advisory vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The request of the group of clubs for an SGM on the motions comes in a climate of declining membership, a shrinking volunteer base, and rising costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;At the same time, clubs are not seeing the support they need &#8211; whether that\u2019s delivering events, support engaging with councils to access trails, easing pressure on road racing, improving digital systems, suitable membership offerings, or clear pathways into high performance,&#8221; said Lindsay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The move by 32 clubs across the disciplines and states to meet and exceed the support level of five percent required to call for a special general meeting was significant in itself, according to Freiberg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As to the remaining motion, we expect meaningful support because the concerns behind it are widely felt,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We will leave the specifics of that to the vote.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<p>Track<\/p>\n<p>Mountain Bike<\/p>\n<p>Cyclocross<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RUKCQmBBgAFRGkijgpLyah.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Simone Giuliani<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Australia Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Simone is a degree-qualified journalist that has accumulated decades of wide-ranging experience while working across a variety of leading media organisations. She joined <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> as a Production Editor at the start of the 2021 season and has now moved into the role of Australia Editor. Previously she worked as a freelance writer, Australian Editor at <em>Ella CyclingTips<\/em> and as a correspondent for <em>Reuters<\/em> and <em>Bloomberg<\/em>. Cycling was initially purely a leisure pursuit for Simone, who started out as a business journalist, but in 2015 her career focus also shifted to the sport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/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\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-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\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request<\/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\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iF7brqAbgn3ND6PkRfYobg-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base 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\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling&#8217; says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations<\/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\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2eaa8Stbgb6ZitMJ3yFaoi-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\">Exclusive: UCI to fight SRAM legal battle with funds from SRAM-sponsored teams, as SafeR budget used for gear limit case<\/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\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BuJDFRic2hXPQPAg8RmyLm-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I&#8217;m afraid that the level goes down&#8217; \u2013 Could the latest Women&#8217;s WorldTour rule changes pile the pressure onto riders and ultimately harm the sport?<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<aside 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 Cycling Culture<\/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\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jjMqmaQAZb7gjFT7M7bakm-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch In Flanders Fields 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV channels for the new Gent-Wevelgem<\/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\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F8zRotETnkVfZhSVHkWkPn-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch the E3 Saxo Classic 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV channels for the cobbled Classic<\/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\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-840-80.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-650-80.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-500-80.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-450-80.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzyms38B5JYoedxhBm7Lnn-320-80.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Training<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Zwift goes outdoors with new Recommendation feature, plus &#8216;Level 100&#8217; limit removed in latest round of updates<\/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\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/p4kUxfPHKdVsk8AM95SafR-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\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Exclusive Deal: Grab a free $50 Amazon Gift Card + up to 77% off NordVPN and watch Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Tour de France from anywhere in the world<\/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\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GStSdG87jGA2erKwyq6BLP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Streaming<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">How to watch Volta a Catalunya 2026 \u2013 Live streams, TV coverage<\/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\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PjUBfVjMcNYPSUMiD38gPX-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\">Cycling Culture<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I didn&#8217;t have a gravel bike&#8217; \u2013 Cameron Mason sets unofficial FKT on bikepacking trail on aero road bike stuffed with tyres 6mm over clearance<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/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\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;They told us they were going to kill us&#8217; &#8211; Aggressive driver arrested for endangering US criterium champion after video of road rage incident went viral<\/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\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/keuExybEEZWPSH5SLzW2LX-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\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/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\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SKkMGBtSCAA23AaBz9KDyX-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We&#8217;ll certainly not make that same mistake again&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert and Visma take revenge at Dwars door Vlaanderen a year on from three-against-one tactical blunder?<\/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\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9iRjhDpyxsHBF8oDq5aghf-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\">Women&#8217;s cycling (races)<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#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\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dg5tGScNagTNBvNVTePeGU-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\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I misjudged this situation for a moment&#8217; \u2013 Fan apologises for close encounter of the nasal kind with Wout Van Aert at In Flanders Fields<\/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\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/upAciNBEaLB5QXgnJ46ytR-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Feel like Mike Tyson punched me in the back&#8217; \u2013 Ben Turner dusts himself off after bizarre somersault crash at In Flanders Fields<\/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>\n<\/aside>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"widgetArea17\" class=\"widget-area md:basis-1\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-1-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-1-3 page-widget-area-17\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"dynamic\" id=\"popular-data\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-dynamic widget-popular-data widget-dynamic-popular-data widget-dynamic-fter-popular-box\">\n<div class=\"wdn-fte-pb pos-relative space-t20\n\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-popularBox\" class=\"slice-container popular-box-slice popularBox slice-container-popularBox\">\n<section data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"popular-box\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__label__tab popular-box__label__tab--active\" role=\"heading\">LATEST ARTICLES<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ol class=\"popular-box__articles-list popular-box__articles-list--active\">\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__image-wrapper\">\n<div><source class=\"popular-box__article-list__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-640-80.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-720-80.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GMa4ASYgRv25ymMnYxb5Wo.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">1<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;They told us they were going to kill us&#8217; &#8211; Aggressive driver arrested for endangering US criterium champion after video of road rage incident went viral<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">2<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;We&#8217;ll certainly not make that same mistake again&#8217; \u2013 Can Wout van Aert and Visma take revenge at Dwars door Vlaanderen a year on from three-against-one tactical blunder?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">3<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;She&#8217;ll be one of our big cards to play&#8217; \u2013 Marlen Reusser primed to hit the ground running for Movistar at Dwars door Vlaanderen after long injury sideline<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">4<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">More than a Tour of Flanders warm-up \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Dwars door Vlaanderen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"popular-box__article-list\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__container\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__content\">\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__number-text\">5<\/div>\n<div class=\"popular-box__article-list__heading\">&#8216;Wiebes is an absolute animal&#8217; \u2013 Cat Ferguson says riders need to believe SD Worx-Protime star is beatable, or &#8216;it&#8217;s never going to happen&#8217;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Culture\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nSimone Giuliani <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-30T23:48:21Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n30 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting&#8217; says Midland Cycle Club delegate Michael Freiberg<\/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. Here\u2019s how it works.\n<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\" class=\"text-copy bodyCopy auto paywall-locker\">\n<div data-analytics-id=\"utility-bar\" id=\"utility-bar\" class=\"font-ui-heading flex justify-between items-center py-2 border-t border-b border-gray-300 border-solid mb-5 mx-auto\" data-component-name=\"UtilityBar\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"utility-bar\">\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div data-component-name=\"Social:Dropdown\" role=\"menu\" id=\"utilitybar__dropdown--share\" aria-labelledby=\"utilitybar__button--share\" class=\"absolute left-0 top-full w-44 bg-white rounded-md shadow-md border border-neutral-200 z-[9996] list-none m-0 py-2 px-3 border-solid\">\n<ul class=\"!m-0\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>X<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"!p-0 !m-0 list-none border-b border-gray-200 border-solid\">\n<p>Email<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-share-this-article\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nShare this article\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex h-5 px-2 shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center overflow-hidden whitespace-nowrap rounded-[10px] bg-primary-500 text-[11px] leading-none font-ui-heading font-semibold text-white\"><span>0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-join-the-conversation\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nJoin the conversation\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex gap-2 text-[#333] subcontainer\">\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<p>Follow us<\/p>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-add-us-as-a-preferred-source-on-google\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nAdd us as a preferred source on Google\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative tooltip-container\" role=\"tooltip\">\n<div role=\"dialog\" class=\"hidden fixed inset-0 z-[999999999999999999] bg-[#33333370] flex items-center justify-center p-6 newsletter-modal\" data-batch-endpoint=\"https:\/\/newsletter-subscribe.futureplc.com\/v2\/submission\/submit_batch\" data-batch-source=\"302\" data-component-name=\"Newsletter:Modal\">\n<div class=\"bg-neutral-100 rounded-xl shadow-xl w-full lg:w-2\/3 xl:w-1\/2 p-6 relative max-h-[95vh] overflow-y-auto\">\n<div id=\"newsletter-capture-modal\">\n<div class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0 bg-inherit font-ui-heading\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base font-article-copy\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<div data-component-name=\"Newsletter:NewsletterForm\">\n<hr class=\"modal_hr mt-3 mb-4 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"modal_footer block text-left opacity-80 text-[.8em] leading-[1.3em] mt-2 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline font-article-copy\">\nBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0\">You are now subscribed<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base\">Your newsletter sign-up was successful<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation__userlogin\" class=\"hidden\">\n<hr class=\"my-5 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"items-start flex flex-col h-full justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flcw-text pb-5 pt-2 leading-[1.3]\"> An account already exists for this email address, please log in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b\">AusCycling confirmed this month that it would proceed with a special general meeting after a formal request from the statutorily required number of member clubs, but said that only one of the proposed motions was valid and could proceed. That is disputed by the two initiating clubs, with disappointment at the outcome being expressed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The SGM was requisitioned because 32 clubs have serious concerns about leadership, governance and the long-term trajectory of the organisation. Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues that actually gave rise to the meeting,&#8221; said Michael Freiberg, a Midland Cycle Club delegate<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-cf76576d-4a2d-45aa-b6e2-91f146610e8b-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;That matters because the ordinary channels have been available. Clubs have engaged through advisory bodies, submissions, elections and direct engagement for nearly three years. The consistent feedback has not been that engagement is impossible. It is that engagement does not lead to outcomes. The SGM was the formal mechanism members had left.&#8221;<\/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\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/otzsskoVTuQezncUwTcfYm-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\">AusCycling special general meeting to go ahead after formal request from clubs but only one of four proposed motions will go to vote<\/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\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uUx6uJAPCBrjVA4ZEGkj9h-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\">Multiple clubs formally call for special general meeting to vote on removal of AusCycling Chair and CEO, national cycling body considering request<\/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\">There were four motions formally put forward, with enough support to meet the required threshold under the Australian Corporations Act of five percent of votes that can be cast at the meeting. The first two emanated from the Midland Cycle Club and sought a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director, as well as requesting that steps were taken to remove Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer. The next two motions stemmed from the Canberra Cycling Club and sought a vote on the election of Chloe Hosking as a Director of AusCycling, and an expression of support from voting members for the appointment of Hosking to the position of Chair.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The motion calling for a vote on the removal of Craig Bingham as Chair and Director is the only one being put to the special general meeting on Thursday April 23.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">AusCycling said in a Frequently Asked Questions sheet sent to clubs, and also to <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, that it had sought legal advice and &#8220;that advice confirms that only one of the motions proposed is valid and able to proceed&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The initiating clubs both dispute that only one of the resolutions was valid.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-CheVY97wQWrN9AQeWB68cZ 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\">&#8220;Four resolutions were put forward to AusCycling for an SGM. All met and exceeded the required 5% threshold and were valid,&#8221; Canberra Cycling Club volunteer Jack Lindsay said in an email replying to questions from <em>Cyclingnews<\/em>, adding that the proposed motions also had significant support behind them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;To give some context, at the AGM last year, 550 votes were cast. More than 450 votes have already been pledged in support of these resolutions,&#8221; said Lindsay. &#8220;This is not a small number of clubs with an axe to grind.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">There are 470 affiliated clubs according to the AusCycling 2024 annual report and the number of votes changes depending on the size of each club, ranging from one for clubs with under nine members up to 13 votes for clubs with 780 members or more. It is the member clubs who have the right to vote at AusCycling meetings, with individual and life members entitled to attend but not vote or debate.<\/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\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/z26BoMYmPvzKTrE7akCRXj-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;I have a lot of thoughts on how to improve cycling&#8217; says Demi Vollering as FDJ United-SUEZ assert leadership role in UCI reform consultations<\/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\/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-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\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; \u2013 Adam Hansen defends CPA&#8217;s vote to help fund UCI&#8217;s legal battle with SRAM<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><em>Cyclingnews<\/em> requested a response from AusCycling via email on the issue of the clubs disputing that only one request is valid and as part of that response the organisation said: &#8220;AusCycling has dealt with the requisition for a general meeting and both the valid and invalid underlying resolutions in accordance with the applicable and unambiguous legal position. Both the process and outcome in response to the requisition lodged with AusCycling have complied with relevant requirements.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As outlined below, a purported resolution is not valid merely by securing the signatures of 5% of the votes of the company &#8211; it must also be within the powers of members in general meeting under the AusCycling Constitution and Corporations Law.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The resolution emanating from Midland Cycle Club regarding the removal of the chief executive \u2013 which reads \u201cThe member clubs of AusCycling resolve that the Directors take all necessary steps, pursuant to clause 17.3 of the AusCycling Constitution to remove Ms Marne Fechner as Chief Executive Officer of AusCycling with immediate effect, and to commence an open, transparent recruitment process for a new CEO\u201d \u2013 was among the examples referred to by AusCycling in its response.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For example, there was a demand to remove the AusCycling CEO. That\u2019s not a power that clubs have under the Act,&#8221; said AusCycling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Not all agree, however, that it is this clear cut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Referring to that second disallowed resolution, Freiberg said: &#8220;AusCycling presented its legal position as though it were beyond question. We have received independent legal advice that does not regard it as settled at all. Resolution 2 was deliberately drafted as a non-binding, advisory resolution asking the Board to consider exercising its own powers under the Constitution. It was not purporting to direct the Board to do anything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Freiberg said that they were still asking the independent directors to restore resolution 2 as an advisory vote.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The request of the group of clubs for an SGM on the motions comes in a climate of declining membership, a shrinking volunteer base, and rising costs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;At the same time, clubs are not seeing the support they need &#8211; whether that\u2019s delivering events, support engaging with councils to access trails, easing pressure on road racing, improving digital systems, suitable membership offerings, or clear pathways into high performance,&#8221; said Lindsay.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The move by 32 clubs across the disciplines and states to meet and exceed the support level of five percent required to call for a special general meeting was significant in itself, according to Freiberg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;As to the remaining motion, we expect meaningful support because the concerns behind it are widely felt,&#8221; he said. &#8220;We will leave the specifics of that to the vote.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-culture\/initiating-clubs-dispute-auscycling-decision-to-rule-out-bulk-of-requested-special-general-meeting-resolutions-as-invalid\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/k7dMLVyDHrJ5anwEdjNxoh-1024-80.jpg&#8221;] Cycling Culture Initiating clubs dispute AusCycling decision to rule out bulk of requested special general meeting resolutions as invalid News By Simone Giuliani published 30 March 2026 &#8216;Having only one motion go forward means members are not being given a full and formal opportunity to record their collective view on the issues [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1858475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1858475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1858475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1858475\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1858475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1858475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1858475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}