<p>The world cycling championships, due to take place from September 20-27 in Aigle-Martigny in Switzerland, have been cancelled because of restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>Swiss federal authorities on Wednesday banned gatherings of more than one thousand people until September 30.</p>.<p>"Because of this, it is impossible to organise the world championships," the organisers said.</p>.<p>"We are, of course, disappointed," UCI President David Lappartient said.</p>.<p>"This naturally leads the UCI to think about an alternative solution. From today, I will therefore work to guarantee the staging of the world championships in their entirety or in part, if possible on a circuit just as steep."</p>.<p>The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted the cycling season with the Tour de France moved from its normal mid-summer slot to an August 29 start.</p>
<p>The world cycling championships, due to take place from September 20-27 in Aigle-Martigny in Switzerland, have been cancelled because of restrictions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.</p>.<p>Swiss federal authorities on Wednesday banned gatherings of more than one thousand people until September 30.</p>.<p>"Because of this, it is impossible to organise the world championships," the organisers said.</p>.<p>"We are, of course, disappointed," UCI President David Lappartient said.</p>.<p>"This naturally leads the UCI to think about an alternative solution. From today, I will therefore work to guarantee the staging of the world championships in their entirety or in part, if possible on a circuit just as steep."</p>.<p>The coronavirus pandemic has severely disrupted the cycling season with the Tour de France moved from its normal mid-summer slot to an August 29 start.</p>