Says Belgian Court of Appeal ruling was incorrect Following recent confusion when Iljo Keisse was allowed compete in Belgium and Zurich but blocked by the UCI from riding Saturday’s Revolution event in Britain, WADA has clarified its position and said […]
On and off suspension saga continues for Quick Step track rider The saga of Iljo Keisse took another twist today when the organisers of the Rotterdam Six Days invited the Quick Stepper to ride in the event this coming January. […]
Governing body dismisses rider as a liar The UCI has responded to recent claims made against it by Floyd Landis, using an editorial in its online magazine to hit back at his assertion that the governing body shields certain preferred […]
Spanish doctor claims innocence, then makes what may be a veiled threat It’s not directly related to cycling, but controversial doctor Eufemiano Fuentes may be attempting to prevent investigators from digging too deeply into his affairs by threatening to reveal […]
Spaniard’s lawyer claims he did nothing wrong Although his lawyer is claiming he is innocent, Eufemiano Fuentes is reportedly one of six people who were charged with doping-related offences in Spain today. The controversial doctor was one of 14 people […]
Can return to competition on March 1, 2011 Flavia Oliveira has succeeded in shortening her suspension for testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine, and as a result will return to competition earlier than originally allowed. The 29 year old Brazilian […]
Delgado’s former coach released after questioning As Spanish sport continues to brace itself for further revelations relating to the anti-doping raids carried out yesterday, it has emerged that police there have been monitoring Eufemiano Fuentes, his sister Yolanda and former […]
‘It’s not fun to start in a whole new team this way’ Spain’s Alberto Contador feels trusted by his Saxo Bank team-mates despite a doping suspension hanging over his head. “I have never felt any doubts or questions about my […]
Spanish doctor already in custody after yesterday’s doping raids Eufemiano Fuentes found himself back in hot water yesterday when he was one of 14 people arrested in raids linked to the Operación Galgo (Operation Greyhound) investigation into doping. The Spanish […]
Just a couple of days after Michael Rasmussen confirmed that his sponsor Christina Hembo had purchased the Team Stenca M1 squad, with which he will race from 2011 onwards, he has said that a considerable interest has shown thus far […]
Raft of positives in first half of 2010 Italian amateur cycling is experiecing what Italian Minister of Health Ferruccio Fazio describes as an “alarming surge” in doping, according to Tuttobiciweb.it. “Of 500 controls in the first half of 2010, 15.9% […]
Family members allegedly involved in trafficking or administering banned substances The Italian Olympic Committee CONI today announced that it is seeking lengthy bans for Lampre rider Lorenzo Bernucci and several members of his family. CONI prosecutor Ettore Torri is seeking […]
Controversial doctor was central to Operación Puerto investigation Four and a half years after being taken into custody in the Operación Puerto raids, Spanish doping doctor Eufemiano Fuentes finds himself once again being questioned by police. The Canaries-based practicioner is […]
‘This is just the dopers adjusting or mis-adjusting to the testing’ Alberto Contador’s lawyers will need to re-think their Tour de France doping defence. A WADA official reminded them that an athlete with any amount of the drug Clenbuterol is […]
Spaniard wants to ride all three Grand Tours in 2011 Saxo-Bank SunGard director Bjarne Riis has once again declared his support for Alberto Contador, saying that he believes in the Spaniard and that even if he is handed a ban […]
Italian rider could headline Spanish team The 2009 Tour de France King of the Mountains Franco Pellizotti is yet to finalise his plans for next season, but it appears he may be very close to completing a deal with Team […]
Decision could come ‘any day’ The lawyers for Alberto Contador have disclosed that they are using the results of several previous cases as part of their defence against anti-doping charges, including the appeal lodged by tennis player Richard Gasquet against […]
No needle policy and test for plasticizers World Champion Thor Hushovd met for Garmin-Cervélo’s team orientation last week in the Caymen Islands. Besides beach time and training, Team Manager Jonathan Vaughters explained the anti-doping rules. “The team is good. The […]
