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Doping

Verbruggen says UCI likely to respond to USADA Armstrong report towards end of next week

Dutchman denies saying there’s no evidence against Armstrong, journalists respond by printing SMS exchange Former UCI president Hein Verbruggen has said that the governing body is likely to reply late next week to USADA’s reasoned decision, which listed extensive evidence […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Trek follows suit with other big names, drops sponsorship of Lance Armstrong

RadioShack, Anheuser-Busch and Giro also distance themselves from the meltdown Trek Bicycle Corporation has announced today that they are dropping sponsorship of embattled cyclist Lance Armstrong following its review of evidence the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had released about the […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Team Sky to demand signed declaration of cleanliness from all riders and staff

British team reaffirms zero-tolerance anti-doping stance after recent embarrassments Having been embarrassed by Canadian rider Michael Barry’s confession of doping during his time on Lance Armstrong’s US Postal team, the employment of Belgian doctor Geert Leinders, as well as the […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

RadioShack ends personal sponsorship of Armstrong, Oakley reiterates it awaits UCI decision

Electronics manufacturer follows Nike in cutting ties to Texan Following in the wake of today’s news that Nike has ended its long relationship with Lance Armstrong and the rider is stepping down as chairman of the Livestrong foundation, RadioShack has […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

André Greipel: “The fight against fraud and ill-gotten success must be continued!”

German sprinter writes of his disgust over the extent of the Lance Armstrong doping conspiracy With many still preferring to stay silent, André Greipel (Lotto-Belisol) has become the latest rider to speak out over the Lance Armstrong scandal. On his […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Nike severs ties with Armstrong as USADA investigation fallout continues

[UPDATED] Armstrong building to be renamed, long-term sponsorship comes to an abrupt end due to ‘seemingly insurmountable evidence’ Nike previously indicated that it would stick behind Lance Armstrong but, one week after USADA released evidence of widespread doping on the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Armstrong steps down as chairman of Livestrong Foundation

Texan concedes doping charges risk damaging foundation’s fight against cancer In what is a reflection of the hammering his public image has taken in recent days plus the controversy which has emerged as a result of the USADA investigation into […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Taylor Phinney Interview: Getting the pill culture out of the sport

Young American says that he too was a USPS fan growing up, is also demoralised by USADA findings It’s a tough time for cycling after the USADA revelations, and no more so than for the American scene; Lance Armstrong, the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Interviews, Pro Cycling,

IOC vice president Bach says Armstrong needs to ‘stop burying his head in the sand’

States decision about 2000 Olympic medal will be made in due course IOC vice president Thomas Bach has called on Lance Armstrong to admit doping during his career, saying that he believes the American and cycling itself would benefit from […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Omega Pharma-Quick Step terminates Levi Leipheimer’s contract after USADA revelations

American’s public statement cited as reason by Belgian team Omega Pharma-Quick Step has terminated its contract with Levi Leipheimer, less than one year into the two-year deal. The almost 39-year-old American was one of eleven former teammates of Lance Armstrong […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Frank Schleck awaiting outcome after anti-doping hearing in Luxembourg

RadioShack Nissan rider sounding optimistic Sidelined from competition ever since he tested positive during the Tour de France, Frank Schleck faces a further wait before he finds out the repercussions of that test. The RadioShack Nissan rider yesterday appeared before […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Liggett admits he now finds it very difficult not to believe Armstrong took drugs

Four Corners programme raises questions about Armstrong and UCI He’s been one of Lance Armstrong’s staunchest supporters over the years, commentating on his Tour de France successes and also defending him in multiple interviews, but veteran broadcaster Phil Liggett has […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Oakley standing behind Armstrong for now

Eyewear company said it must wait for a guilty verdict before changing its position One of Lance Armstrong’s longest-running sponsors Oakley has stated that it is continuing to support the Texan, but has appeared to leave the door open to […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Pound says it’s not credible that the UCI didn’t know about Armstrong’s doping

Current WADA director general Howman also raises questions Former WADA president Richard Pound has said that he believes the UCI was aware of doping by Lance Armstrong and his US Postal Service team, but failed to act on it. “It […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Matt White admits doping at US Postal Service team, apologises

Australian stands down from current roles with GreenEdge and Cycling Australia Former Australian professional Matt White has admitted using banned drugs during his racing career and has stood down from his current positions in the sport while an enquiry is […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Sunday Times considering legal action against Armstrong

Paper would seek to recoup settlement paid in 2006 plus pursue rider for fraud The repercussions of USADA’s thousand page file on doping charges against Lance Armstrong and the US Postal Service team continue to take effect, with the Sunday […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

RadioShack Nissan team confirms Bruyneel’s time as general manager has ended

Former US Postal Service team manager removed from top role over doping investigation Confirming an earlier story suggesting a split had occured, the RadioShack Nissan team has announced that Johan Bruyneel will no longer form any part of the management […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Report: Johan Bruyneel loses general manager role with RadioShack Nissan

Belgian said to have been fired two days after USADA dossier is published As a consequence of his serious implication in the doping problems at the US Postal Service, Discovery Channel and Astana cycling teams, it appears that Johan Bruyneel […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

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