Hans-Michael Holczer says cycling in Germany won't die
Believes many clean riders in peloton but wants to double the fines for the cheaters Hans-Michael Holczer ran the Gerolsteiner team until Bernhard Kohl and Stefan Schumacher’s positive doping cases effectively put an end to the dream job of the […]
Astana insider claims that Contador underwent a transfusion prior to the Tour de France
Says rider used Clenbuterol after the Dauphiné to lose weight Belgian magazine Humo has published claims from an individual with the Astana team, who alleges that Alberto Contador used Clenbuterol after the Criterium du Dauphiné as part of a weight-loss […]
Marga Fullana provisionally suspended for EPO use, admits guilt
Another big blow for Spanish cycling The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that former mountain biking world champion Marga Fullana has been provisionally suspended for EPO use. The news comes on the heels of three other high-profile Spanish riders […]
German journalist claims UCI denied Alberto Contador positive test, says rider may have received transfusions
Alleges traces of a plasticizer in blood bags were found in rider’s blood sample Hans Joachim Seppelt, a journalist with the German TV station ARD, has cast doubts on Alberto Contador’s explanation for his Clenbuterol positive, making the explosive claim […]
UCI says Alberto Contador's Tour de France doping positive requires further scientific investigation
Expert says meat likely cause of the positive result The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed today in a press release that Spaniard Alberto Contador has returned an adverse analytical finding for clenbuterol following the analysis of a urine sample […]
Davide Rebellin suspended for two years
Monaco federation finally hands down full suspension Davide Rebellin has been suspended by the Monegasque cycling federation for two years. The 39-year-old will be able to make his comeback in April of 2011. The Italian, who lives in Monaco, has […]
Mercedes to back Schlecks' Luxembourg team
Luxury brand boosts team’s image The main sponsor still hasn’t been announced for the new Luxembourg team that will house Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his brother Frank, but more details are emerging nonetheless. Luxury car marque Mercedez […]
Pierre Bordry resigned from ALFD due to “lack of political will to fight doping”
French anti-doping chief blames vested interest of sports-business Pierre Bordry, the controversial head of the Agence Française de Lutte contre le Dopage (AFLD) has spoken for first time about the reasons for his surprise resignation last week. He initially indicated […]
Landis says he spoke out so as not to feel trapped like Pantani and others
Talks at New Pathways for Pro Cycling conference about the need to keep things in perspective Floyd Landis has spoken frankly about his experiences after testing positive during the 2006 Tour de France, saying that he effectively painted himself into […]
Hushovd not happy with Landis’s participation in anti-doping conference
Argues deposed Tour winner is not qualified to speak Norwegian team leader Thor Hushovd is in Australia making his final preparations for the world road race championship on Sunday. Plenty of other professionals are there, but one rider who he […]
