Rowsell outlines vision for domestic racing reform

BC’s new elite road racing manager dreams of major UCI stage race

- Vern Pitt

Incoming British Cycling elite road racing manager Erick Rowsell has outlined ambitious plans to develop the elite racing scene, with his ultimate goal to have a UCI stage race for domestic teams on the calendar.

The governing body appointed the former Madison-Genesis rider, who retired last year aged 29, to the new role last month and, speaking to CW, Rowsell said: “I’d love to create a UCI stage race in August. There is a huge gap there from our National Series; we have a big lull in August and unless you are then in the Tour of Britain there’s nothing in September, so sponsors only get exposure for four months of the year. Continental teams could use it to build for the Tour of Britain and the elite-level teams could use it as the climax of their season.”