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UCI releases further statement on hookless tech: All incidents must now be reported

Arenberg tubeless crash.

The UCI has issued its first guidelines on the use of hookless rims and tubeless tyres for the short, medium and long term today. And has requested teams, commissaries and riders report any hookless/tubeless incidents. 

As a result of incidents involving hookless rims and tubeless tyres at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche which sparked much debate online regarding the pairing of hookless rims and tubeless tyres and rider safety, the UCI issued a short statement on the 1st of March explaining that it was examining the matter. 

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