'Rider safety remains a top priority' - UCI aims to introduce GPS tracking for every rider ahead of World Championships

WINTERTHUR SWITZERLAND SEPTEMBER 29 A general view of Silvan Dillier Marc Hirschi Johan Jacobs Stefan Kung Fabian Lienhard Mauro Schmid of Team Switzerland and the peloton observe a minute of silence in memory of Muriel Furrer who passed away during the 97th UCI Cycling World Championships Zurich 2024 Mens Elite Road Race a 2739km one day race from Winterthur to Zurich on September 29 2024 in Winterthur Switzerland Photo by Dario BelingheriGetty Images.

Following the announcement from the Tour de Suisse that it would equip all bikes and vehicles in the race convoy with GPS trackers, the UCI has said it is also looking to deliver its own approach ahead of the 2025 Road World Championships in late September.

"The UCI welcomes the initiative of the Tour de Suisse organisers to introduce advanced rider tracking," said cycling's governing body in a statement this week. "Both parties are in contact to assess the outcomes of this implementation".