UCI Independent Commission urges UCI to reconsider refusal to allow Truth and Reconciliation process
Hopes for change in stance from governing body and that WADA, USADA and CCN will return Following yesterday’s decision by both the World Anti Doping Agency and the US Anti Doping Agency to end their cooperation with the UCI’s Independent […]
Team Colombia and Osorio agree to contract termination over injury
Corti says he hopes rider can return in future Former Vuelta a Colombia stage winner Frank Osorio and Team Colombia have agreed to the rider stepping back from the team at this point in time, with the squad saying that […]
Big name riders confirmed for Tour of Oman, route details announced
Wiggins, Contador, Cavendish, Evans and world champion Gilbert amongst best-ever lineup The organisers of the Tour of Oman have confirmed that current Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins (Sky), past Tour winners Alberto Contador (Team Saxo Tinkoff) and Cadel Evans […]
Katusha team receives Pro Continental licence, able to ride Tour de San Luis
Team reaffirms intention to push for WorldTour licence registration Uncertainty about whether the Katusha team would be able to race this season has been assuaged with the news that the team has been given a Pro Continental licence by the […]
UCI urges Armstrong to testify to Independent Commission if he does indeed admit doping
Governing body will reserve further comment until after Armstrong’s interview with Winfrey screens While it has said that it wants to view Lance Armstrong’s interview with Oprah Winfrey prior to making a detailed comment on the matter, the UCI has […]
WADA states that Armstrong ban could potentially be reduced to less than eight years
Full cooperation necessary before any such concession could be considered Although the WADA Code states that sportspeople with a lifetime ban can have that sentence reduced to no less than eight years in the case of substantial assistance, the agency […]
USADA also withdrawing from Independent Commission’s investigation into UCI
CEO Tygart suggests UCI has ‘blindfolded and handcuffed’ Commission Voicing his concerns at what he says is a refusal of the UCI to allow the Independent Commission to broaden and add to its terms of reference and thus protect witnesses, […]
WADA withdraws cooperation from UCI Independent Commission in protest
Agency says lack of amnesty for witnesses, terms of references and timeframe are of concerns Following a meeting today amongst the three members of the Independent Commission looking into allegations concerning the UCI’s handling of the Lance Armstrong situation, doping […]
Despite initial December deadline, UCI Independent Commission invites further witnesses to speak
Meeting tomorrow will consider requests by WADA and others to broaden Terms of Reference Although it initially set a deadline of December 31st for witnesses to get in contact in relation to its assessment of the UCI’s role in relation […]
Video: Champion System’s 2013 team launched in California
First Asian Pro Continental team determined to step up a level in second season Seeking to continue its progress along the path towards an eventual WorldTour licence and participation in the Tour de France and other races, year two of […]
