skinny-
Shady in what sense? Financially?
Is it corrupt? Hard to say but I doubt Cookson has enriched himself whilst he's been in office other than through his salary (which is still less than his predecessors).
In my opinion he's improved the organisation. He's moved anti-doping into a separate organisation, making it more independent, he's helped to raise the profile of women's racing (although there is a lot to be done still) and he's tried to increase participation globally. Of course, there is much, much more to be done but the direction seems to be the right one.
My concern with Lappartient, is his close ties to ASO, which might be good for the men's pro scene, but isn't for women's cycling or all the other disciplines the UCI has responsibility for.
I should declare my interest though, a friend of mine is high up in the UCI, and I'd like him to keep his job.
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andyp
Everyone got their live stream ready to watch the UCI World Congress meeting this morning?
Nah, thought not.