After the recent discussion about a possible split between the UCI and ASO over the proposed reform of the cycling calendar, Giro d'Italia organizer RCS Sport have expressed their support of the plans in the following statement:

RCS Sport, via its Managing Director, Paolo Bellino and Director of Cycling, Mauro Vegni, wishes to clarify its position with regard to recent statements that have been published in the media in relation to the International Cycling Union's Reform Project.
 
RCS Sport has never been opposed to the Reform Project and is ready to analyse and discuss all technical issues related to it with all relevant parties involved, first and foremost with the UCI.
 
On the subject of promotion and relegation of teams RCS Sport supports, in principle, the concept. However RCS Sport believes this cannot be implemented until there is more stability within the sport. RCS Sport also categorically denies any form of payment or direct contact with the riders in order to have them participate in competitions it organises.
 
Regarding relations with Velon during the last Giro d'Italia, RCS Sport had a contract in place but this was only for the production of films for broadcasting on digital and TV. It was exclusively for the 2015 edition of the Corsa Rosa. The aim of the collaboration was to improve the quality of the narrative of the race, with no other purposes.
 
The ultimate goal of RCS Sport is solely to grow the movement of cycling worldwide ensuring stability in the medium and long term, thus increasing the value of their assets. RCS Sport is convinced that technological innovation is a fundamental step in achieving this goal and requires a greater involvement of the professional teams too.