Cookson’s twitter Q & A - the answered questions:
@PrivacInfo: @cooksonforuci Will you seek to create a more transparent, accountable governing body? If so, how? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@PrivacInfo Yes, creating an independent anti-doping body will be my top priority
@MrJRVincent: @cooksonforuci What are your plans, if any, for gravity MTB: DH, Enduro & 4X #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@MrJRVincent MTB is a really important part of the cycling world. I would like to see more done for DH in particular
@CrisTT: @cooksonforuci #askbrian if successful with UCI presidency, who would you like and trust to take over British Cycling leadership?
@cooksonforuci: .@CrisTT We currently have two vice-presidents who are very capable, but we have a democratic process and it will be up to our membership.
@cooksonforuci: Correction, in previous tweet i said vice-presidents. I should have said vice-chairmen!
@CrisTT: @cooksonforuci #askbrian what is your stance on need & timescales for a Truth and Reconciliation approach?
@cooksonforuci: .@CrisTT I would prioritise the allegations which implicate the UCI in cover-ups. Must be investigated independently and quickly.
@SuperBlue623: @cooksonforuci A tough subject Brian, would you back a campaign for multiple dopers to be handed lifetime bans, they ruin cycling #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@SuperBlue623 I fully support WADA’s move to longer bans but musn’t focus just on riders, but also doping enablers.
@JonnyMedland: @cooksonforuci Do you have a position on whether more track cycling events should be added to the Olympics? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@JonnyMedland Yes. I would work with the IOC to push for additional events. I was very sorry to see the kilo removed for example
@gordonberry: @cooksonforuci Should UCI be in business of competing with race organisers by promoting new events like Tour of Beijing? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@gordonberry We need to work to develop races around the world, but with existing and new organisers. Not in competition with them.
@lancearmstrong: Question for @cooksonforuci – any plans to convene a Truth and Rec Commission to FULLY understand the mistakes of previous generations?
@cooksonforuci: .@lancearmstrong See my reply to @CrisTT Also would support a full truth and rec process if legal and practical hurdles can be overcome
@luke0411: @cooksonforuci what are you plans to improve women’s cycling both at international and non international levels? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@luke0411 Absolutely believe UCI needs to take women’s cycling much more seriously. It is currently lagging way behind.
@ChrisWalker__: @cooksonforuci how can you promote the sport effectively to potential sponsors, to prevent more situations like Rabbobank/Blanco? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@ChrisWalker__ independent anti-doping = credibility = more sponsorship = more stability
@CyclingDirectSA: @cooksonforuci Do you intent to continue the support for cycling in Africa and if so how will you maintain the momentum? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@CyclingDirectSA Great potential in Africa (see Froome). Needs properly resourced UCI strategy. We need to listen to colleagues in Africa
@DorsetVelo: @cooksonforuci Do you think there is a case to ban teams of doping riders from the next world tour event to help focus the teams? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@DorsetVelo Definitely believe that the sanctions should impact more broadly than just on individual riders.
@JamesRobertsss: @cooksonforuci Brian, I’ve seen you two years running queuing for a hire car at Palma. Does this gig come with a limo? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@JamesRobertsss Not too bothered about the limo. Still riding my bike everyday, intend to continue, including in Majorca if possible!
@stuartknipe: @cooksonforuci #askbrian If you become UCI pressident what will you do to support home governing bodies to promote grass roots cycling?
@cooksonforuci: .@stuartknipe BC’s success at growing grass roots sport can be replicated everywhere. Just need leadership, focus, resource and strategy
@euanlindsay: #askbrian do you ride a compact or standard double?
@cooksonforuci: .@euanlindsay Hey Euan, it’s my 62nd birthday on Saturday so obviously I ride a compact!
@SponserChris: Do you see the UCIs role as promoting cycle sport or promoting cycling as transport/ a leisure activity? Which gets priority? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@SponserChris The UCI’s role is primarily sport, but I’d like to see BC’s expanded role into all forms replicated internationally.
@moran_anto: @cooksonforuci will you align UCI governance with best practices? #askbrian
@cooksonforuci: .@moran_anto Yes. Of course. Openness, transparency and proper corporate governance will be one of my priorities. Must restore trust!
@CyclingRox: .@cooksonforuci If you’ve not taken action while being a member of the UCI board, why should we expect anything different now? #AskBrian
@cooksonforuci: .@CyclingRox Being President would be very different to being on the management committee. My record as BC President stands for itself.
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