UCI announces minor relaxation of controversial upcoming narrow handlebar rule — but minimum 40cm overall width will remain

UCI Cranks the Tech Lever Again: Bars, Helmets—and Tension

If you thought the tech debates in cycling were slowing down, think again. The UCI now seems to be a regular part of our news cycle, and it’s not because everyone wants to brush up on the rules. The UCI Management Committee, meeting during the Road Worlds this week (see the full communication), approved a comprehensive set of equipment rules. The rules ranged from updating the highly unpopular minimum handlebar widths to helmet restrictions. All…

UCI announces minor relaxation of controversial upcoming narrow handlebar rule — but minimum 40cm overall width will remain

The UCI has made some minor tweaks to its upcoming safety amendments, changing the minimum width from the brake hoods to 28cm, down from 32cm. It has also clarified distinctions between 'mass start' and TT helmets