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The Russian billionaire at the heart of world cycling
The Russian billionaire at the heart of world cycling
Who is Igor Makarov, and how deep does his influence in cycling go?
Read MoreDavid Lappartient has been elected to the IOC
David Lappartient has been elected to the IOC
The UCI president has signed on for an eight-year term.
Read MoreDavid Lappartient stands unopposed in bid for second UCI presidential term
David Lappartient stands unopposed in bid for second UCI presidential term
The Frenchman's re-election is now a formality.
Read MoreThe dictator, the oligarch and the UCI president
When politics, business and sport collide: the strange story of international cycling's dance with one of the world's most notorious dictators.
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The UCI just gave its highest award to a dictator
Last week was a big week for Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the president of Turkmenistan. The former dentist had a packed schedule of days full of adoration from his constituents, and rousing parades along the highways of the glitteringly white, eerily quiet capital city of Ashkabat. These long days of celebration were Turkmen Carpet Day (yes, really) …
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