Interesting changes to UCI WorldTour promotion/relegation...

[SetonHallPirate]

http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTY2NjU&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=ODc3MzU&LangId=1

Basically, the "grey area" between 16-20 has been removed. The top 18 in the sporting criterion will be in the WorldTour, period, full stop, end of discussion!

For a reminder, here's how the sporting criterion works:

http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTY2NjU&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=ODYwOTU&LangId=1

 

[Wigwan]

Anyone has the actual standing?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

It is one step in the right direction, but more work is needed on points allocation particularly the concept of almost all points travelling with the rider (rather than the team). A better balance is needed.