UCI president expresses anger and confirms judicial enquiry over leaked documents Pat McQuaid, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) has written an open letter to “all riders and team members” over the article published in French sports daily […]
UCI president expresses anger and confirms judicial enquiry over leaked documents Pat McQuaid, the president of the International Cycling Union (UCI) has written an open letter to “all riders and team members” over the article published in French sports daily […]
Investigation will be independent of the UCI’s efforts In a statement released today the International Cycling Union (UCI) has revealed that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has opened an independent investigation to help determine the source of the leak that […]
Says list is proof that serious efforts are being made Responding to the publication of a confidential list of riders dealing with suspicions of possible doping, the UCI has criticised those who leaked the information to l’Equipe. The French newspaper […]
UCI rated riders for biological passport purposes The French l’Equipe newspaper has leaked a list drawn up by the UCI, which catalogued an estimation of the doping ‘risk’ of each rider in last year’s Tour de France, Ranking the riders […]
It’s been a full six years since José Rujano blew people’s expectations away with a superb ride in the Giro d’Italia. The diminutive Venezuelan climber impressed greatly in his debut performance, winning at Sestrière, taking both the King of the […]
Belgian track star sees home ban extended due to partial comeback Iljo Keisse (Quick Step) must step back to the sidelines once more as the Brussels Court of Appeal has upheld the Court for Arbitration in Sport (CAS) to suspend […]
Medical permission needed before any injections are given On the eve of the start of what some say is one of the hardest-ever editions of the Giro d’Italia, the UCI has introduced a new measure, entitled No Needle Policy, which […]
Swiss court action begins One year after he sent information to USA Cycling and began a series of claims of doping against his former US Postal Service team, Floyd Landis has learned that he will face legal action by the […]
Team has history of signing controversial riders Disqualified Olympic silver medallist Davide Rebellin is today reported as having signed a deal to return to racing with the Continental Miche team, joining another controversial rider on the squad, Stefan Schumacher. Like […]
Miche-Guerciotti rider provisionally suspended pending confirmation Pasquale Muto (Miche-Guerciotti) has tested positive for EPO in a test at the Giro dell’Appennino last month, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has announced. The 30-year-old from Naples finished fifth in the race, as […]
Riders were both previously part of suspected Lampre team Although it declined to suspend Classics contender Alessandro Ballan prior to Paris-Roubaix, the BMC Racing Team has announced this evening that it has decided to take the former world champion out […]
He’s known for taking many of his critics to court in the past, but Lance Armstrong and his legal team appear to have declined to take action against Floyd Landis, his former team-mate and current chief accuser. One year ago, […]
New team plus early end to USADA suspension helps American start over After over a year and a half away from racing, US time trial specialist Tom Zirbel’s comeback is gathering momentum. The 32 year old was given a green […]
UCI moves forwards with disciplinary action Almost seven months after the UCI announced that Vuelta a España runner-up Ezequiel Mosquera had tested positive for the substance hydroxyethyl starch, the governing body has requested disciplinary proceedings against the rider. The Spaniard […]
Italian expected to take over from Saronni in fresh start for team Following recent speculation that Roberto Damiani was set to take over the running of the Lampre ISD team, the Italian is leaving his current setup several months ahead […]
No merging of cases in appeal against RFEC Clenbuterol decision Although a statement by CAS today said that the same three experts would form the panel for Alberto Contador’s hearing, it has emerged that the rider still faces separate appeals […]
Spaniard’s case moves forward The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed that it expects a ruling in the Alberto Contador case prior to the start of this year’s Tour de France, laying out a likely timetable for the case […]
