UCI president Brian Cookson remains in cycling’s crosshairs (The Associated Press)

Perhaps it was fitting the election that delivered Brian Cookson the presidency of cycling’s global governing body was embroiled in controversy, considering that’s been the hallmark of the sport for decades. In the nearly two years since he ousted Pat McQuaid, the head of the UCI has done something many had hoped but few thought possible: He has calmed the turmoil. After that contentious election in which McQuaid had to use loopholes in the process just to run, Cookson released a manifesto that he has adhered to ever since.