Jon Ragsdale

http://www.usacycling.org/update-on-uci-rule-12019.htm

(Colorado Springs, Colo. - April 11, 2013) - After engaging in dialogue with
USA Cycling to address the immediate concerns raised by the enforcement of
UCI rule 1.2.019, the UCI issued the following statement today:

The UCI listened to the feedback from the various groups involved and who
feel affected by a strict and immediate enforcement of rule 1.2.019 and its
associated sanctions. The UCI has decided to postpone strict enforcement of
rule 1.2.019 in 2013 with the expectation that all stakeholders (National
Federations, race directors, teams and riders) will discuss and do what is
necessary to prepare for the rule's full enforcement in 2014.

"Notwithstanding the fact that rule 1.2.019 has been enforced in Europe for
many years, it is clear strict enforcement in the U.S. and other countries
will have unintended and undesirable consequences," said Steve Johnson, USA
Cycling President & CEO. "USA Cycling listened to the views expressed by the
cycling community in America, and these issues were fully represented in
discussions with the UCI. We would like to thank the UCI for its willingness
to suspend enforcement of the rule globally to allow time for productive
dialogue with all stakeholders to find a workable solution for the future."