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Representatives from the national cycling federations of China, Australia, Britain, and France have all expressed their surprise at the International Cycling Union's decision to drop track time trials at the Beijing Olympics. Official objections may follow. The UCI claims out of 24 national federations surveyed, 19 answered and the majority of them were in favour of dropping the kilo and the women's 500m sprint.

Cycle commentator and CTC president Phil Liggett gets an MBE. As does Dave Brailsford, performance director of British Cycling.

What colour is the sky in the UCI's world? The online petition aiming to open the IOC's eyes to the UCI's "crazy" decision to jettison not the Madison at the 2008 Olympics but the kilometre time trial and women's sprint is being signed fast and furiously. Chris Hoy has signed, so has Anna Meares, Jason Queally and Phil Liggett. Other big names will follow. PLUS: on 14th June, Jacques Rogge, president of the IOC President, will answer three online questions submitted by members of the public. Could one of them be about the UCI's failure to properly consult national cycle federations about the best two events to cull?

Spread the word, send out the link, let's try to overturn the UCI/IOC decision!

British and Australian cycle orgs are furious with the International Cycling Union (UCI) for recommending the deletion of the kilo and women's 500m track race to the International Olympic Committee. Trackies who specialise in the kilometre race - such as Scotland's Golden Olympian Chris Hoy - have all but seen their careers curtailed in one crazy decision. And future government funding for cycle sport could be cut as a result...