Archives from disc brakes

Jul. 4, 2018

UCI Approves Disc Brakes for Road and BMX Events

In its second meeting of the year, the Management Committee of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) approved Agenda 2022 which includes a number of important structural initiatives concerning the future of the UCI and the sport …

May. 15, 2018

Update on Use of Disc Brakes for the 2018 Canadian Road Championships

Cycling Canada's announcement in November 2017 on the approved use of disc brakes for all road events across Canada with the exception of UCI sanctioned races indicated that further discussions will take place with the UCI with the hope …

Nov. 6, 2017

Update on the Use of Disc Brakes for Road Cycling Events

Effective immediately, the Cycling Canada Board, in consultation with the Inter-Provincial Committee (IPC) and all relevant committees & stakeholders, has approved the use of disc brakes for all road events across Canada with the exception …

May. 13, 2016

Current Status of Road Races & Disc Brake-Equipped Bikes

Cycling BC is continuing to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including Cycling Canada, local race organizers, officials, coaches, and clubs, to find a solution for everyone concerned with the issue of disc brakes. On June …

May. 3, 2016

Cycling BC update on disc brakes in road events

There have been a number of comments recently regarding our announcement that we would not immediately fall in line with the UCI and Cycling Canada, with their blanket 'no use' policy regarding …