(Reuters) - The International Cycling Union (UCI) has contacted the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to start discussions for an independent investigation into cycling's governing body, new UCI president Brian Cookson said on Friday.
Cookson, elected to the post two weeks ago ahead of previous incumbent Pat McQuaid, had based his campaign on restoring trust in the UCI, which has had a difficult, and at times acrimonious, relationship with various anti-doping agencies.
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