Suspension is almost over for Belgian track star; will miss Gent-Six this week; denies rumours that he’s signed with Christina Watches The Six-Days of Gent kicks off this evening without its local hero. Quick Step’s Iljo Keisse, the rider at […]
French Federation rules that 53-year-old was not part of “target group” for testers Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli has escaped sanction on charges of three whereabouts violations in an eighteen-month period, the French Cycling Federation (FFC) has announced. The 53-year-old has successfully argued […]
German to race alongside Michael Rasmussen in 2012 His 2012 team-mate Michael Rasmussen has given up on all hopes of returning to the Tour de France but Stefan Schumacher – another who last rode the race in dubious circumstances, bringing […]
Italian may appeal French ruling as he was already punished in Italy He’s still awaiting the final ruling in relation to the alleged transfusion carried out in February of this year, but Riccardo Riccò was given the judges’ final decision […]
Reasons for Clenbuterol positive to be investigated Sixteen months after he provided samples at the Tour de France which subsequently tested positive for Clenbuterol, the Alberto Contador case reaches a crucial point today with the start of a four day […]
Pereiro and Noah stir up drugs debate with accusations Thirteen months after he caused a furore when he said that all cyclists dope, Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri has said that things have dramatically improved in the […]
Governing body breaks its own regulations in late communication of warning Two months and two days after it was announced he had three whereabouts violations and was fired by the HTC Highroad team, Alex Rasmussen has been cleared by the […]
Suspended Italian looking for a team; ban expires two days before Italian tour Franco Pellizotti is looking for a new team for when his two-year suspension ends on May 2nd of next year, and is hoping to ride the Giro […]
Will lose second place finish in last year’s Vuelta 2010 Vuelta a España runner up Ezequiel Mosquera looks set to lose that result plus face a continued lengthy period away from the sport with reports that he will be handed […]
David Millar’s Olympic ban could be affected by outcome of standoff With future WADA action against the British Olympic Association appearing more possible after tension cropped up between them, attention is focusing on the BOA’s next move in the matter. […]
Governing body states that any team activity is not allowed while rider is suspended Less than 24 hours before Alejandro Valverde was due to make his first appearance with the Movistar team, the Spanish squad has been forced to abandon […]
Spanish newspaper lists details of next week’s CAS hearing One week before the start of Alberto Contador’s hearing before the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the stakes have been raised considerably by some details of what will form part of […]
Claims trial was biased and designed to cover up lab’s failings Floyd Landis’ former coach Arnie Baker has categorically denied being involved in the hacking of the French national anti-doping laboratory and also of knowingly receiving stolen material from that […]
Six-month ban handed down by RFEC “not in accordance with the regulations” The International Cycling Union (UCI) is to appeal the six-month suspension of Oscar Sevilla to the Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS), El Pais reports. The Spanish veteran […]
Former rider deemed guilty of involvement in hacking of doping laboratory Floyd Landis has been handed a twelve months suspended prison sentence by a court in Nanterre, France, in relation to the hacking of a French anti-doping laboratory in 2006. […]
Dane could potentially still make Olympic team Former HTC Highroad rider Alex Rasmussen appears to be preparing himself to receive a ban for three whereabouts violations, but is hoping that he could yet make the Danish team for the track […]
WADA rules lay out clear guidelines for athletes Jeannie Longo’s lawyers yesterday defended their client before the French cycling federation (FFC)’s disciplinary committee, fighting a possible suspension of up to two years for committing three out of competition testing violations. […]
Frenchwoman fighting to restore her reputation Multiple French and world champion Jeannie Longo will today appear in front of the disciplinary commission of the French cycling federation FFC, with the 53 year old set to be questioned about her violation […]
