The Peloton, Team, and organization will see a host of new changes aimed at addressing some of the major issues related to professional road cycling regarding sustainability, safety, financial equity, and restructuring of women's cycling teams discussed among sports stakeholders at the recent annual UCI Women's WorldTour and Uci WorldTour seminars. 11/25- 26 in Nice, France.

The main stakeholders who attended the 2-day seminar included David Lappartient, President of the Uci; Brent Copeland, President of the International Bicycle Experts Association; Christian Prudhomme, President of the International Bicycle Experts Association; Adam Hansen, President of the Cyclistes Professionnels Association; Alessandra Cappellotto, CPA Women Manager; and Tom Van Damme, President of the Professional Cycling Council.

This seminar began with medical updates and up-to-date data on high temperature protocols, pregnancy in women's cycling, and the performance effects of repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide. 

In addition, according to the press release, it included an update on UCI's new fight against technology fraud, led by Nick Raudenski, head of the Fight against technology fraud, which aims to "develop sources of confidential information and develop actionable intelligence" to improve the effectiveness of the program.

Since then, the focus has shifted to the structure of women's cycling, with the introduction of the UCI's women's protheme in 2025. The 3 teams - the World Team, the Pro Team and the Continental Team - bring the structure of the women's professional team in line with the men's team. 

The UCI confirmed in a press release that 7 women's teams have already applied for UCI Women's ProTeam status in their first year, and several additional teams have already announced that they will join this level in 2026. 

The discussion also included the registration of the event on the Uci World Tour Calendar and the principles of financial fairness for the team from 2026 to 2028.These are currently being considered by a working group appointed by the Professional Cycling Council.

Another major discussion addressed concerns surrounding climate change and the UCI highlighted the next steps in sustainability strategies for professional cycling, including the launch of the Professional Cycling Climate Action Working Group.

The new working group included representatives of the UCI team, riders, organizers and sponsors, and at the seminar, UCI provided an overview of its role and vision. According to the press release, members of the new working group held a roundtable on "the importance of cycling's sustainability and the role of sport in tackling the climate crisis."

The seminar concluded with a discussion among members of SafeR, a structure dedicated to the safety of male and female road cycling that brought together organizers, teams, riders and UCI. The sports governing body has confirmed that an official update to make it safer and safer for riders will be provided at the beginning of next season, along with the action plan for 2025.