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 […]
Amstel Gold Race to use World championship finish line in 2013
Dutch Classic to end almost 2km beyond Cauberg to offer chance to “more potential winners” The finish line of the Amstel Gold Race is to move two kilometres past the top of the Cauberg climb, to that used at this […]
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 […]
Report: Armstrong could testify against UCI officials over doping matters
Indications that Texan may also become a witness in multi million dollar whistle-blower case In the wake of his admission of doping to Oprah Winfrey, a mea culpa which will be broadcast globally on Thursday, Lance Armstrong is reportedly ready […]
Armstrong admits doping in a lengthy interview recorded with Winfrey prior to Thursday broadcast
Texan issues a number of apologies, including to LiveStrong staff Three days before the scheduled broadcast of his interview with Oprah Winfrey, where he will admit doping to the general public for the first time ever, Lance Armstrong and the […]
Adam Blythe Interview: “It’s ridiculous how many Worlds bands there are on people’s shoulders”
BMC Racing’s British sprinter looking for more consistent form as he races in the rainbow jersey team Adam Blythe is beginning his second season as a member of the BMC Racing Team in 2013, with hopes of building on a […]