We surveyed our professional rider members to understand the impact of Covid-19 on professional cycling to help identify issues and concerns to inform @UCI_cycling so that we can work together to ensure protocols at future races are respected to put everyone& #39;s health first.

2020 Races that scored well in adhering to the UCI protocols included; La Course, Strade Bianchi and GP Plouay. However, Tour Cycliste Feminin International de l& #39;Ardeche, Giro Rosa & Emakumeen Nafarroako Klasikoa were stated as not adhering to the protocols set out by the UCI.

One of the key issues for the women riders was that nearly 30% of riders had no team doctor or access to a doctor during races despite the protocols outlining many procedures as the responsibility of the team doctor.

25% of riders had to arrange their own Covid-19 PCR tests and nearly 10% had to pay for the PCR tests themselves.

We have seen a rise in the number of Covid-19 positive tests within the women& #39;s peloton and subsequent withdrawals of riders & teams from races, but there is currently no guidance from the UCI on what happens when positive tests arise between 1-day races scheduled close together.