The UCI and CCN clash can actually help the sport, CPA
Head of the Cyclistes Professionels Associés (CPA), the International Cyclist’s Association, Gianni Bugno, has noted that clash between the Change Cycling Now (CCN) and UCI (International Cycling Union) might be a bitter time for some, but it will ultimately
help the sport in long run.
“Such a strong position isn't a bad thing for cycling. In fact the clash can mark a new start, sow the seeds for growth and improve things," he said.
"That's why I want to speak to the riders and hear what they have to say. I want to hold a new assembly. It's time for us to make decisions”.
Bugno was elected as the President of the CPA in 2009 and was also present in London where CCN demanded Pat McQuaid’s resignation.
CCN’s recent demand which calls for UCI current President to step down from his post as the President and also supported the former cyclist, Greg LeMond best suited for the job.
The firm stated that LeMond should hold the office until UCI completes the investigation of bribery and corruption related to Lance Armstrong.
CCN was founded right after the USADA’s detailed investigation into Lance Armstrong which revealed the truth behind many to performances in the past years.
The American used systematic doping to achieve the desired results and fooled the system for over a decade.
However, USADA’s detailed investigation into the Armstrong and recorded testimony of 11 of his previous teammates was enough to bring him down to justice.
CEO of a renowned sportswear brand, Jaimie Fuller founded the organisation consisting of Greg LeMond, Michael Ashenden, Paul Kimmage, Jonathan Vaughters, Christophe Bassons and David Walsh.
Bugno in a way backed CCN’s stand and noted that cyclist’s offered hesitate to stand against doping which has given birth to such a big scandal.
Bugno, winner of the Giro d’Italia 1990 and the World Champion in 1991 and 1992 was delighted to see his old rival, LeMond after such a long time.
"It was nice to see him after 20 years, with grey hair, something I haven't got," Bugno told Gazzetta dello Sport.
"LeMond's group is the most radical. There's nothing grey, it's black against white, they're totally challenging the UCI”.
Bugno believes that it is a time when the cyclist’s, who are most influenced by the incident should take a stand to secure the sport from such abuse.
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