March 12, 2012 – The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced on Monday that the Licence Commission has granted UCI WorldTour licences to seven events for four years:

– Eneco Tour (The Netherlands/Belgium)
– Gent – Wevelgem (Belgium)
– GP Ouest France – Plouay (France)
– Tour de Pologne (Poland)
– Tour de Suisse (Switzerland)
– Vattenfall Cyclassics (Germany)
– Volta Ciclista a Catalunya (Spain)

Concerning the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, which had recently made public the financial difficulties it was facing, the UCI reiterated its commitment to contribute to a sustainable development plan, the details of which have as yet to be finalized.