Paris-Nice dispute threatens Tour de France

Cycling’s governing body the UCI has warned teams it will not recognize this year’s Paris-Nice race in a move which could threaten the Tour de France.

UCI chief Pat McQuaid is angry with the organizers’ decision to manage the race only under French law rather than under the governing body’s jurisdiction.

“This measure will have far-reaching consequences,” said McQuaid.

McQuaid sent a letter on Monday to all teams to explain the dispute with Paris-Nice organizers Amaury Sports Organisation (ASO), which also organises the Tour de France.

Paris-Nice is the European calendar’s first major race of the season but the rift is a genuine threat to the Tour, cycling’s most famous and prestigious race.

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