sentences:  In 1999, ICF rules did not allow for a third term, but he continued with the international governing body and race organisation.McQuaid put himself forward for election as UCI President in 2005, after 16 years of Hein Verbruggen's leadership.His predecessor, also running, withdrew at the last minute, as did another candidate, and he won strongly (31-11), making him the first Irish leader of a major global sports federation.