December 8, 2003 – The project of Cyclo-Cross reform, aimed at re-vitalizing this traditional cycling discipline, is the subject of serious examination within the International Cycling Union.

The establishment of a generous and better-structured calendar over the season (22 weekends), and the development of a new ranking system (by individual and by nation), constitute the main elements of this review.

The reform is also considering the extension of the geographic base of Cyclo-cross, by creating a new series which will replace the current World Cup. This competition will count a larger number of high-level events, grouped in a new “out-category” class and organized in different European countries on a weekly activities basis.

Results of the study are being discussed with riders and organizers' representatives, as well as modalities of the project's realization on short-term will be submitted to the UCI Management Committee in January 2004 in Pont-Chateau.