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Doping

Bruyneel says he hopes USADA case against him won’t continue

Belgian claims Armstrong faced an ‘unjust process’ Although Lance Armstrong yesterday said that he was no longer going to fight the USADA charges against him, former US Postal Service manager Johan Bruyneel has said that he hopes the case against […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Travis Tygart Interview: Armstrong’s results from August 1st 1998 will be stripped

USADA CEO speaks after Texan indicates he won’t contest doping charges Head of the US Anti-Doping Agency Travis Tygart has said that USADA plans to strip all of Lance Armstrong’s results from 1998 onwards, as well as imposing a lifetime […]

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

‘Today I turn the page’: Armstrong’s statement in full

Texan repeats claims of witch hunt, USADA and others yet to respond Complete text of statement released today: There comes a point in every man’s life when he has to say, “Enough is enough.” For me, that time is now. […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Armstrong says no USADA arbitration, faces possible lifetime ban and loss of Tour titles over doping charges

Texan criticises USADA and says he’s done fighting doping charges Lance Armstrong could be stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and handed a lifetime ban by the US Anti-Doping agency, with the rider stating today that he has […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Landis reaches deal with U.S. Attorney’s office, must repay donations

Former US Postal rider due in court Friday Former top US Pro Floyd Landis has learned he will avoid jail time and a large fine if he can repay those who contributed to the defence fund fuelling to his battle […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Barredo sidelined from competition as biological passport panel studies blood profile

Rider asked to explain past values, team puts him on hold pending outcome Carlos Barredo’s career is currently in limbo due to an inquiry into his blood values, with the Spaniard currently sidelined from racing pending the final outcome of […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Johan Bruyneel insists that RadioShack-Nissan team will continue

License, sponsors and riders all in place for next year despite USADA case hanging over Belgian team manager Johan Bruyneel fully expects the RadioShack-Nissan team to be in the peloton until at least 2014, the Belgian has told Spanish sportspaper […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Federal court judge rules in favour of USADA in Armstrong doping case

American loses bid to prevent arbitration hearing Lance Armstrong’s attempt to overturn the US Anti Doping Agency’s charges against him in the Federal court system proved unsuccessful today, with Texas judge Sam Sparks ruling in favour of the agency and […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

US Postal case: UCI says it was never fighting to defend Lance Armstrong

Governing body indicates it accepts Texas court ruling, won’t oppose USADA arbitration Previously determined to fight USADA’s charges in relation to the Lance Armstrong investigation, based on its claim that it rather than the American agency had jurisdiction in the […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Final Tour de France doping tests declared clear

Frank Schleck sole positive result from race The UCI has announced the outcome of the doping controls carried out in the latter part of the Tour de France, saying that there were no positive findings. “The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling, Tour de France,

Vaughters calls for ‘unending’ anti-doping efforts as he admits using banned substances in the past

Former US Postal Service rider opens up about career After years of hinting it was the case, former US Postal Service rider Jonathan Vaughters has admitted to doping during his career, saying that he was speaking about the topic now […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Armstrong/USPS investigation: Federal Judge Sparks hears arguments, delays ruling

One week extension handed down; McQuaid defends UCI position and criticises WADA Texas judge Sam Sparks has delayed his ruling on the Lance Armstrong vs USADA federal case, hearing from lawyers on both sides on Friday but telling them he […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Hamilton expected to officially lose 2004 Olympic title tomorrow

Ekimov, Julich and Rogers each advance one place in time trial With nine days remaining until the eighth anniversary of the 2004 Olympic time trial championships – and, therefore, the expiration of the statute of limitations – the International Olympic […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Armstrong US Postal Service case analysis: WADA, USADA and USA Cycling comment prior to Federal hearing

‘UCI is sadly destroying the credibility it has slowly been regaining’ – Howman World Anti Doping Agency Director General David Howman has issued a warning to UCI president Pat McQuaid that its actions in relation to the Lance Armstrong/US Postal […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

USADA permits Pepe Marti’s request for arbitration in US Postal Service case

Spaniard had previously been banned after not responding to charges Although former USPS team trainer Pepe Marti was handed a lifetime ban last month after he did not respond to doping charges put to him by USADA on June 29th, […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Armstrong/US Postal case: UCI’s jurisdiction claims further undermined by Landis timing

International Tennis Federation backs USADA over Del Moral ban WADA’s rebuke today of the UCI’s claim of jurisdiction in the Lance Armstrong/US Postal Service investigation has made clear that the agency has over-ruled the governing body’s claim that an April […]

Author: Landis timing by Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

WADA backs USADA’s jurisdiction in Armstrong/USPS doping investigation

World Anti Doping Agency rejects UCI’s claims and instructs it to co-operate The World Anti Doping Agency WADA has warned the UCI to back off on its claims of authority and jurisdiction in relation to the Lance Armstrong/US Postal Service […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Doping, Pro Cycling,

Contador believes doping ban battle could help him deal with future pressures

Spaniard speaks prior to today’s start of the Eneco Tour Back to action today in the Eneco Tour, Alberto Contador has said that his six month ban and long battle against doping charges have changed him as a person and […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Doping, Eneco Tour, Pro Cycling,

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