Oud UCI-president: 'Drie grote rondes van twee weken, Monumenten ertussen'

Brian Cookson OBE

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1. ASO are at present apparently saying the Tour could take place on the planned dates but without start villages, publicity caravan, etc. I’ll be very very surprised if that happens, given the situation in France at the moment. But if things do improve sufficiently then...

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2. here are my suggestions. Perhaps if the Olympics are delayed to October or even postponed to 2021, that would give more space in the calendar for a shortened TdF to take place, maybe late July or August. A two week TdF would then leave room for a delayed 2 week Giro in...

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3. September and a similar 2 week Vuelta in October. Postponed lesser Spring Classics could take place in the midweeks, maybe even at the same time as the Grand Tours, with postponed Monuments (M-SR, L-B-L, RVV, P-R) slotting into intermediate weekends. But it all depends on....

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4. a major improvement in the health situation in France, Italy and Spain. Which there is no sign of just yet. If not, the whole season could well be lost. Apologies if these Tweets don’t all read together. Just a quick cut and paste of a few thoughts.