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Cycling explained: The UCI WorldTour

In this video, we break down how the WorldTour relegation and promotion system works, why UCI points matter more than prize money, and the economic pressures that force teams into a constant battle for survival.

January 12 2026 - 8:45 PM

Pogacar Van der Poel Ronde van Vlaanderen 2025

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With the 2026 season starting at the Tour Down Under, teams begin a three-year points race that will determine who stays in the WorldTour and who gets relegated to the second division.

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