“The cheaters will be caught, sooner or later” Thomas de Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM ) this week spoke out against some of the perception that all cyclists use illegal performance enhancement. The third place finisher in this year’s Giro d’Italia posted a […]
Two former professionals depart from British team Two days after the team’s race coach Bobby Julich left Sky Procycling after admitting hat he had used doping products during his career, two other officials are also thought to have been shown […]
Many demands made from press in relation to Armstrong/USPS affair The UCI will have hoped that yesterday’s announcement that it will allow an independent commission examine its role in the Lance Armstrong/US Postal Service affair plus general anti-doping structure would […]
‘Decisive action’ announced by governing body in response to USADA report Accepting the urging of riders’ and teams’ associations, national federations and others that a strong response was needed, the UCI has announced that its management committee has pledged ‘decisive […]
McQuaid and Verbruggen put case on hold Cycling’s governing body the UCI has announced that it is suspending its legal action against the Irish journalist Paul Kimmage pending the outcome of a planned independent commission looking into doping in cycling […]
‘The more I think about it, the more it makes me mad as hell’ Australian rider Brad McGee has spoken out about racing in the same era as the Lance Armstrong/US Postal domination, saying that he believes his chances of […]
States that sport must ‘step aside from a system or culture where ‘the lie reigns’’ Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s meeting of the UCI management committee, the Royal Dutch Cycling Federation KNWU has sent a strong letter to its president […]
Race coach no longer part of setup due to confession Although he’s been a valued part of the team for the past two seasons, Sky has now announced that Bobby Julich will depart the squad after admitting to taking an […]
‘Pat, in my opinion you and Hein are the corrupt part of the sport’ Frustrated by the UCI’s handing of the sport in recent years and the way it conducted itself during the Lance Armstrong investigation, as well as the […]
Says he is shocked at Kjærgaard’s confession Following his compatriot Steffen Kjærgaard’s confession yesterday that he doped while riding in support of Lance Armstrong at US Postal, Thor Hushovd says he is shocked by the rider’s news. Speaking to Fædrelandsvennen […]
Australian says cycling is far cleaner than before Responding to the Lance Armstrong doping affair, the 2011 Tour de France winner Cadel Evans has assured cycling fans that the sport has moved on from the bleak situation of the past […]
However Belgian was the one who introduced Armstrong to Ferrari Former top rider Eddy Merckx has expressed surprise at the Lance Armstrong news, criticising the rider after defending him for many years. “I’m sick, exclusively for my sport,” the 67 […]
Spaniard refuses to accept evidence, says no tests were failed Despite USADA’s findings, despite the 1000 pages of evidence, despite the sworn testimony of 26 people, and amongst them eleven of his Lance Armstrong’s former team-mates, Miguel Indurain has said […]
American hits back at UCI President Tyler Hamilton has hit back at International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid saying he has to leave the sport. The UCI yesterday stripped Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and […]
Australian says the meeting was purely a one-time “capability” test The 2011 Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has admitted to Australia’s SBS Cycling Central that he met Michele Ferrari once in the past, but says doping was never discussed. […]
“This is the most crucial time in cycling’s history” Confirmed today as America’s only Tour de France winner after Lance Armstrong was disqualified from his seven Tour successes, Greg LeMond has reacted by focussing on cycling’s future rather than dwelling […]
Governing body comments on ‘shocking insight into USPS team’ Today’s statement on Lance Armstrong: The UCI has completed its review of USADA’s ‘Reasoned Decision’ and appendices in the case against Lance Armstrong. The UCI considered the main issues of jurisdiction, […]
Oakley states that it is deeply saddened by the outcome The Oakley eyewear company, which was one of Lance Armstrong’s longest running sponsors, the manufacturer which supported him via its insurance policy during his cancer treatments and the last remaining […]
