The AIOCC, International Association of Cycling Race Organizers, held its assembly in Copenhagen: a new Board of Directors was elected, which appointed Javier Guillen, General Manager of the Vuelta Ciclista a España, as President for four years (2026-2029). He succeeds Christian Prudhomme, AIOCC President since 2008, who did not seek re-election. "I spent 17 wonderful years with AIOCC, whose mission is to unite and bring people together. Now that we have surpassed 200 members, it's the right time to smoothly pass the baton," explained the Tour de France leader.

And his successor Javier Guillen adds: "It is a great honor to be elected President, a position of great responsibility. I want to continue the work done by Christian Prudhomme. We have a common goal within AIOCC: to improve cycling!"

PROFILE OF THE NEW PRESIDENT

Born in 1972 in Madrid
AIOCC member since 2009
General Manager of Vuelta ciclista a España since 2008
Secretary General of Vuelta ciclista a España 2005-2008
Lawyer at Unipublic 1998-2005
Law Degree from Madrid University

The New AIOCC Board of Directors

President: Javier GUILLEN (ESP) – Vuelta ciclista a España
Vice President (Deputy): Ruben PERIS (ESP) – Volta a Catalunya
Vice President: Thierry GOUVENOU (FRA) - Paris Roubaix
Secretary General: Luc GHEYSENS (BEL) – Ghent-Wevelgem in the Flanders Fields
Assistant Secretary: Sonia MARTINEZ BARRIO (ESP) – Vuelta a Burgos Feminas
Treasurer: Eddy BUCHETTE (LUX) – Skoda Tour du Luxembourg
Assistant Treasurer: Yannick TALABARDON (FRA) – Paris-Nice
Members: Joseph LIMARE (FRA) – Grands Prix Cyclistes Québec et Montréal; Renzo OLDANI (ITA) – Tre Valli Varese; Franck PERQUE (Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift); Wim VAN HERREWEGHE (BEL) – Tour of Flanders; Giusy VIRELLI (ITA) – Giro d'Italia Femminile

Kiko GARCIA (ESP) remains the AIOCC General Director.

UCI President David Lappartient stated: "I am pleased to have had the opportunity to participate in the AIOCC General Assembly held in Copenhagen. Organizers are key actors in men's and women's road cycling. Their role is central and our collaboration is essential for the success of our sport's development. Organizing cycling events is a challenging task that requires a lot of work and expertise, but cyclists deserve to express their talent in perfectly organized events. I would like to thank all organizers for their commitment throughout the season, as well as the Danish authorities, Sport Event Denmark, Wonderful Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Sprint organizers for their excellent hospitality. I congratulate Javier Guillen on his election as AIOCC president, an essential role among cycling actors. Finally, I would like to pay tribute to the passion and commitment of Christian Prudhomme, who has chaired AIOCC for the past 17 years."