Belgian Cycling has decided to scrap bonuses awarded to medal-winning cyclists at major events such as the UCI Road World Championships, saying exceptional performances over the past five years have made the practice “unsustainable”.

The country has won five road world titles in the last three years, with Lotte Kopecky winning back-to-back road titles and Remco Evenepoel doing the same in the individual time trial after winning the road race in 2022.