Contador doping case: contaminated meat from South America?
‘It’s more than possible,’ says Spanish farmer Spaniard Alberto Contador faces a possible two-year ban and risks losing his Tour de France title for testing positive for Clenbuterol. His claim that the drug came from contaminated meat, however, received support […]
Confirmed: Lance Armstrong plans to race in Rotorua triathlon, one week after Tour Down Under
Media adviser confirms message by Juan Pelota twitter alter-ego Following speculation, Lance Armstrong has now confirmed that he is planning on doing his first triathlon at the end of January, one week after the end of the Tour Down Under. […]
Bugno asks UCI for more biological passport clarity
Pellizotti case raises questions about UCI’s nine-person expert panel Gianni Bugno, a former pro and head of the Italian cyclist association, is pushing the International Cycling Union (UCI) for greater biological passport clarity. Yesterday, he spoke as part of the […]
Jean-Christophe Peraud to make 2011 debut with AG2R at home in France
33 year old former mountain biker to remain in France for the first part of the season 33 year old former mountain biker, Jean-Christophe Peraud, will be looking to get his season started off early and successfully in 2011. The […]
John Fahey re-elected to position of WADA President, will remain until end of 2013
Arne Ljungqvist also back for another three-year term John Fahey has today been re-elected to the position of president of the World Anti Doping Agency and will serve a second three year term, running until the end of 2013. Vice-president […]
Murro acquitted of doping charges
Decides to continue to pursue career as sports director Italian cyclist Christian Murro is free to race after being cleared of doping charges, but will continue working as a sports director. A court in Pordenone in northeast Italy acquitted him […]
Italian champ Visconti and Farnese Vini team guaranteed a ride in 2011 Giro d’Italia
Tricolour jersey too important to leave out His team was passed over this season, but Italian champion Giovanni Visconti has been assured by Giro d’Italia race organiser Angelo Zomegnan that he and the Farnese Vini squad will be present in […]
Armstrong’s spokesman complains as federal investigation draws closer to a conclusion
Progress being made in case With the investigation into alleged doping accelerating in scope and apparently nearing a conclusion, Lance Armstrong’s spokesman has again complained that the process is a waste of money. “American taxpayer money is being squandered on […]
Matti Breschel interview: Danish rider talks about all things cycling
On Roubaix: “You know it’s going to be a crazy day, but you’re more or less preparing yourself to go to war.” Back in May, VeloNation had the chance to sit down for half an hour with, at the time, […]
Will Kevin Pauwels go to Sunweb-Revor next season?
Pauwels and Sunweb manager say yes, Telenet-Fidea manager, Hans van Kasteren says, not so fast What do you do when your team isn’t living up to your lofty expectations? In the case of frustrated Sunweb-Revor director, Jurgen Mettepenningen, you buy […]