David Lappartient
@DLappartient
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President of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) @uci_cycling and IOC Member (IOC)
Sarzeau, France
Joined May 2015
Important discussions today with @cpacycling on rider security and safety at @lavuelta, where we expressed our full support. Cycling must remain safe and inspiring. #Cycling #RespectTheRiders
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Cross-country Short Track (XCC) lit up Zermatt with the Under-23 and Elite Finals at #Valais2025. Congratulations to the new UCI World Champions Isabella Holmgren, Adrien Boichis, Alessandra Keller and Victor Koretzky! 🌈 📸 SWpix
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🔥 Incredible atmosphere in Champéry today for the 2025 UCI Elite Downhill World Championships! 🌈 Special congratulations to our UCI World Champions of the day: Valentina Höll and Jackson Goldstone. 📷 SWpix #Valais2025
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Today also marks the end of the incredible pro cycling career of Ellen Van Dijk! 3 times UCI ITT World Champion, former UCI Hour Record holder and also a true figure of the pro peloton. All the best for your next endeavours!
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Congratulations to Geraint Thomas on a remarkable career! 👏 From Olympic and UCI World Champion to @LeTour winner, he has left an indelible mark on our sport. On behalf of the UCI, thank you Geraint for your commitment and inspiration. 📷 @GettyImages
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An incredible day of #Downhill racing at #Valais2025 🇨🇭, shared with IOC Honorary President Thomas Bach, IOC Director General Christophe De Kepper, President of Champéry Jacques Berra, Mayor of Châtel Nicolas Rubin, and Olympic Champion Didier Défago. 🚵
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🚵 Another great day of action at the 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships! 🥇 Congratulations to our 4 new UCI World Champions: Kate Courtney and Keegan Swenson in the Cross-country Marathon, Max Alran and Rosa Zierl in the Junior Downhill. 📷 SWpix #Valais2025
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Two new UCI World Champions were crowned today in Bellwald at the #Valais2025 @UCI_MTB World Championships. 🌈 Congratulations to Anna Spielmann on claiming her 1st E-MTB Cross-country title, and to Jérôme Gilloux on securing his 4th – and 2nd consecutive – rainbow jersey. 👏
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The #Valais2025 @UCI_MTB World Championships officially got underway with the Enduro and E-Enduro races in stunning Aletsch Arena. Congratulations to the six newly crowned UCI World Champions on their outstanding performances in challenging weather conditions. 📸 SWpix
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From sunrise to the very last sprint, the final day in Ronse, Belgium had it all. 13 medals, countless attacks, and champions made. 🌈 What a finish to the 2025 UCI #ParaCycling Road World Championships! Merci #Ronse2025! 🇧🇪
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Les Gets 🇫🇷 never disappoints. Incredible scenes today at the DHI finals of the 2025 WHOOP @UCI_MTB World Series. Congratulations to Rónán Dunne for his epic result as the first non-French Men Elite winner in Les Gets since Steve Peat in 2002.
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Day 3️⃣ in Ronse delivered truly memorable moments. Athletes pushed their limits, chased glory, and gave their all on the road. From start to finish, the spirit of #ParaCycling shone brilliantly. Congratulations to the UCI World Champions crowned today! #Ronse2025 @ronse2025
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Day 2 in Ronse went full throttle! 🌈 Incredible performances, jaw-dropping moments, and new UCI World Champions crowned. 🏆 Congrats to all riders! We can’t wait to see them back in action for the road races tomorrow. #ParaCycling #Ronse2025
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👏 What an incredible kickoff to the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Ronse, Belgium! 🌈 Huge congratulations to all the riders who gave their all in today’s Individual Time Trial races and a special shoutout to the newly crowned UCI World Champions!
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of Iván Meléndez Luque, who tragically lost his life today during the @VueltaRibera in Spain. My thoughts are with his loved ones and with all who are mourning his loss within the cycling community.
The UCI deeply mourns the tragic passing of Spanish rider Iván Meléndez Luque (Tenerife-Cabberty U19 Team), who succumbed to injuries sustained today in a crash at the @VueltaRibera in Spain. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and the cycling community.
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👋 Une légende s’en va. Merci, Nino Schurter ! 10x Champion du monde XCO UCI, champion olympique et source d’inspiration pour la communauté Mountain Bike. Quel parcours incroyable. Merci, Nino ! 🏆
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👋 A legend bows out. Thank you, Nino Schurter! 10x UCI XCO World Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and an inspiration to the #MTB community. What a ride it has been. Thank you, Nino! 🏆
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💪 Hats off to Matthew Richardson for this impressive flying start 200m world record. 🔥 The first rider ever to go under the 9-second mark in this format!
The fastest man on two wheels ⚡️ Matt Richardson breaks the men elite 200m flying start world record, and is the first EVER to go sub-nine seconds 👑 @UCI_Track | @Shell_UKLtd
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⏱ Congratulations @WBjergfelt on breaking the UCI Hour Record presented by @TISSOT in the Men C5 class! 👏 An impressive achievement and a historic day for #ParaCycling.
The Bergy Express 🚂 Will Bjergfelt is your new men C5 UCI Hour Record, presented by Tissot world record holder, covering 51.471km 🔥 @uci_cycling | @WBjergfelt
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From being a @wcc_cycling athlete to becoming one of the top sprinters of the UCI WorldTour, and now being appointed National Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action & Youth Empowerment, what a journey for @GrmayeBiniam! Congratulations to one of the most inspiring riders!
BREAKING: Eritrean cycling champ Biniam Ghirmay joins @UNDP as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Climate Action and Youth Empowerment for Eritrea!🌱 From making history at the Tour de France, Biniam is now championing youth-led climate action. Welcome to the family, Biniam!
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