The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Association Internationale des Groupes CyclistesProfessionels (AIGCP) have agreed on a number of adjustments to the 2016 UCI Road World ChampionshipsMen's Team Time Trial format, ensuring a maximum of UCI WorldTeams will take part in the event to beheld in just a few weeks in Doha, Qatar.
Acknowledging teams' concerns raised by the AIGCP, the UCI has opted for a non-compulsory format forUCI WorldTeams.As a result, no UCI WorldTour points will be awarded, bringing the Men's Team Time Trialevent in line with the rest of the UCI Road World Championship events.
It was also agreed that the model of the event shall be revised for future editions in collaboration with theAIGCP.
Following this agreement, the UCI and AIGCP confirm that the following teams will participate in this year’sMen’s Team Time Trial: AG2R La Mondiale, Astana Pro Team, BMC Racing Team, Etixx – Quick Step,Movistar Team, Orica Bikeexchange, Team Giant – Alpecin, Team Katusha, Team Lotto NL – Jumbo andTeam Sky. More teams are expected to confirm their participation in the days to come.
For more information, please contact:
Louis Chenaille
UCI Press Officer
Tel: +41 79 198 7047
Email: louis.chenaille@uci.ch
John Zerafa
VERO Communications
Tel: +44 7813 814 816
Email: jzerafa@verocom.co.uk
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