Brian Cookson Secures USA Cycling Backing in UCI Presidential Campaign

USA Cycling has thrown its support behind Brian Cookson’s attempts to become the next President of the International Cycling Union (UCI).

Cookson, shop President of British Cycling, medstore is battling against current UCI President Pat McQuaid in a campaign that has seen a war of words between the two rivals.

Many believe that after the fallout of the Lawrence Armstrong doping scandal it is time for change and Cookson already gained the backing of Australia and all 14 European votes.

Now the Briton can add USA Cycling to that list as he attempts to gain the majority of the 42 votes that will be cast in Florence, Italy on 27 September.

An official statement read: “USA Cycling believes Brian Cookson is best qualified to lead the UCI at this critical moment.

“They must also provide a measured, fair approach to managing the sport and rebuilding trust in the UCI.

“We are therefore proud to join the many other national federations from around the world who have committed their support for Brian as the next president of the UCI.”

McQuaid has failed to secure nominations from his home country Ireland, or his country of residency, Switzerland.