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Exclusive: British professional team glued fake UCI compliance stickers to bikes purchased from China

Saint Piran's frameset.

British Continental team Saint Piran broke UCI rules by applying frameset approval stickers to bikes that had not been formally approved.

The team, run by Richard Pascoe, began using unbranded bikes imported from China during the 2022 season after a sponsorship deal with Lapierre collapsed. Some riders used these bikes in multiple races during that season, including the UK's British National Road Series race, Lincoln GP, and several other races.

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