Former rider seeking to overturn suspended sentence Appeals lodged by both Floyd Landis and the EdF company against the sentences handed down on November 10th against them will be heard in Versailles next November. French newspaper L’Equipe reports today that […]
Rider had been fired after testing positive in Tour de France, then cleared by CAS Previously released by the team after testing positive during the 2011 Tour de France, former world championship runner-up Alexandr Kolobnev is returning to Katusha this […]
Previously worked with several cycling teams Reports that the doping substances AICAR and TB-500 are being used by some in the peloton have gained weight with the news that a doctor linked to cycling was arrested earlier this month with […]
Are weight loss, blood vessel-dilating products being used in the peloton? Following a warning by German anti-doping specialist Mario Thevis that up to 100 variants of EPO may exist without a current test, De Telegraaf today writes that the substance […]
Stresses importance of developing tests for blood-boosters Anti-doping specialist Mario Thevis has warned that conventional tests for blood doping are insufficient, and that up to 100 undetectable EPO variants have been designed. The German was speaking at the Tackling Doping […]
Team yet to decide if it will join anti-doping movement Despite the recent announcement by the Movement for Credible Cycling (MPCC) that the GreenEdge team is one of eight members for the 2012 season, the squad has said that such […]
Scot awaiting CAS ruling in relation to BOA As he awaits the outcome of a crucial Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling which will determine whether or not he can take place in the Olympic Games, Scottish rider David Millar […]
Eight teams part of tougher anti-doping regulations for 2012 The new Australian GreenEdge team has been confirmed as a member of the Movement for a Credible Cycling (MPCC), the initiative which is made up of teams willing to go beyond […]
Hospitalisation was not due to banned substances, Gazet van Antwerpen reports; wider investigation continues, however Analysis of hair samples taken from Belgian cyclocross rider Bart Wellens (Telenet-Fidea) has proved that his hospitalisation on the eve of the national championships was […]
Italian hasn’t registered for mandatory out of competition testing Mario Cipollini’s declaration that he would like to return to the sport at 45 years of age and ride this year’s Giro d’Italia is looking like a possible marketing ploy for […]
Rider had taken product containing HCT for medical reasons, not for performance; UCI appeal unsuccessful The Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) has decided to uphold the decision of the Russian Cycling Federation (RCF), to reprimand and fine Alexandr Kolobnev […]
Frenchman unhappy with FFC decision FDJ BigMat rider Yoann Offredo has enlivened big races such as Milan-Sanremo with his aggressive approach to racing, but the Frenchman will have to find another outlet for his energy in the months ahead. The […]
Liquigas-Cannondale, Acqua & Sapone, Farnese Vini-Selle Italia also in the running Franco Pellizotti is set to make his return to professional racing in early March, and it now appears that the Italian climber will settle on one of four possible […]
Governing body accepts that it failed to follow WADA protocols but wants rider suspended regardless The International Cycling Union (UCI) confirmed last December that it was to appeal the decision of the Danish Sports Federation to clear Alex Rasmussen over […]
Husband/coach faces charges relating to importation of doping substances Following the arrest of her husband and coach Patrice Ciprelli on Wednesday and his charging two days later, Jeannie Longo appears set to retire from cycling. Bruno Ravaz, a lawyer representing […]
Wonders if there is more to case than meets the eye Eurosport analyst and former world number one Sean Kelly has expressed surprise at the Alberto Contador verdict, saying that the penalty handed down to him by the Court of […]
Squad set to lose two thirds of its points after Contador CAS verdict Having indicted earlier this week that Alberto Contador’s loss of race results could potentially impact on his Saxo Bank team’s place in the UCI WorldTour, the UCI […]
Implied doping confession follows earlier admission by Rudy Pevenage It wasn’t the tell all that had been anticipated by some, but Jan Ullrich has followed up on yesterday’s CAS ruling against him by essentially confirming that he broke the rules […]
