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'No one enjoys seeing money spent on lawyers but this is about unity' – Adam Hansen defends CPA's vote to help fund UCI's legal battle with SRAM

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Adam Hansen of Australia president of the CPA Cycling and Jacopo Mosca of Italy and Team Lidl - Trek prior to the 25th Santos Tour Down Under 2025, Stage 6 a 90km stage from Adelaide to Adelaide / #UCIWT / on January 26, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images).

CPA president Adam Hansen has underlined the importance of unity as he defended the riders union's decision to help fund the UCI's legal proceedings in the battle with SRAM over gearing restrictions.

Cyclingnews revealed on Friday that the UCI is set to take €300,000 from the budget of the SafeR safety group in order to appeal against the 2025 court verdict that saw SRAM effectively halt the UCI's plans for a Maximum Gear Ratio Standard in pro races.

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