European cycling consolidates ties with the UCI and Enrico della Casa wants to be re-elected as president of the ECU

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March 18, 2024

The 36th edition of the annual congress of the European Cycling Union (ECU) took place this Sunday in Santiago de Compostela (Spain), attended by 35 national federations and in which relations with the International Cycling Union (UCI) were consolidated. whose president, David Lappartient, was present.

The different national federations discussed all the initiatives taken during the last season, with special attention to the new appointments for 2024, as well as the usual ordinary matters. There were no problems for the reports of the UEC president, Enrico della Casa, the general secretary, Alasdair MacLennan, and the treasurer, Henrik Jess Jensen, to be unanimously approved by the delegates of the federations.

“I am optimistic about the future”

“I am proud to preside over such an active and dynamic confederation and I am optimistic about the future, without forgetting the past and the values of our sport. The UCI has many projects and ambitions. We will strive to develop our European championships and cups, without letting to be faithful to our national federations, who are doing a remarkable job in this area. There is a lot of work to do in the future, but I am confident that we will achieve all the objectives we have set for ourselves,” said Enrico Della Casa, who added his intention to run again for his current position: “In a year, the mandate entrusted to us will end and the board of directors will have to be renewed. Today I announce that I will run again as a candidate for the presidency of our confederation, because I want continue my long-term commitment to cycling and international cycling governance.

At the @UEC_Cycling Congress in Santiago de Compostela today alongside its management board and 35 National Federations.

The European Cycling Union is a critical pillar in our sport, excelling in continental governance and administration. I look forward to working together… pic.twitter.com/8Exp6910Nm

— David Lappartient (@DLappartient) March 17, 2024

The aforementioned strengthening of the relationship with the UCI and the World Cycling Center will allow UEC to continue with certain initiatives for its national federations, such as technical and youth training and new events such as the European Junior Cyclocross Cup.

The next UEC Congress is scheduled for March 9, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.