IPCT
Encyclopedia
The IPCT was created in 2006 by 17 of the 18 UCI
ProTour
teams. It is a GIE
whose aim is to represent the 17 teams in all matters of common interests. The HQ
, based in Brussels
is run by Gerrit Middag, who previously worked for the UCI.
The 17 current (2008 season) members are : , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .
Union Cycliste Internationale
Union Cycliste Internationale is the world governing body for sports cycling and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based in Aigle, Switzerland....
ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
teams. It is a GIE
Groupement d'intérêt économique
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whose aim is to represent the 17 teams in all matters of common interests. The HQ
Headquarters
Headquarters denotes the location where most, if not all, of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. In the United States, the corporate headquarters represents the entity at the center or the top of a corporation taking full responsibility managing all business activities...
, based in Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
is run by Gerrit Middag, who previously worked for the UCI.
The 17 current (2008 season) members are : , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .