Cycling News This Week: UCI Bans, Subscription Woes, and a Tour de Force! This week has been a mixed bag for cycling enthusiasts. From regulatory changes to subscription squabbles and inspiring challenges, here’s a digest of the news that matters. UCI Cracks Down on Carbon Monoxide Doping In a move to protect rider health, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has officially banned the repeated inhalation of carbon monoxide (CO) . While CO is sometimes used in sports medicine to measure haemoglobin mass and blood volume, its misuse can lead to serious health problems. The new regulations, which come into force on 10 February 2025, still permit a single CO inhalation for legitimate testing purposes, or a second one after a two-week interval. It seems some riders have been pushing the boundaries in search of performance gains, but the UCI is putting its foot down. Subscription Costs Cause Uproar British cycling fans are up in arms over Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to clos...