In an interview with French sports newspaper L’Equipe retired cyclist Bernhard Kohl gave a quick lesson on how to dope successfully within the pro peloton. Kohl was one of three riders found to have taken CERA, the latest form of […]
Three prominent members of the Katusha cycling team are refusing to comply with new anti-doping rules imposed by the Russian-backed outfit, a team official said on Sunday. The trio who are refusing to sign contracts including the new conditions are […]
Team Astana has reviewed the report on the Freiburg University Hospital doping scandal involving Team Telecom, which are said to contain damning evidence against their rider Andreas Klöden. The team has decided not to take any action against the rider, […]
Spain’s Alejandro Valverde said Tuesday he has filed a court complaint for “irregular conduct” against the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as part of his fight against an Italian doping ban. Earlier this month CONI’s […]
Disgraced Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl on Monday announced his retirement from competition at the age of 27 following a two-year suspension for doping. “I am announcing my retirement from professional sport,” Kohl told a press conference here. The Austrian last […]
Spain’s Alejandro Valverde vowed to put his doping worries behind him after winning the 89th edition of the Volta a Catalunya on Sunday. The 29-year-old Caisse d’Epargne rider was recently banned from competing in Italy for two years by the […]
Quick-Step manager Patrick Lefevere feels that not only strict monitoring and therapy sessions will help his Belgian star recover from his cocaine problem, but so will getting back to doing what he loves most – racing his bike. For the […]
The Belga News Agency has reported that Jan Ullrich’s long-time mentor Rudy Pevenage will not testify in the case involving his former protege. Pevenage was called to be a witness in a Hamburg court on May 22nd so he could […]
Yesterday reports were released from the independent commission appointed to investigate the involvement of Freiburg University doctors Lothar Heinrich and Andreas in systematic doping that occurred on Team Telkom from 1995-2004. During their investigation, the commission said there existed strong […]
An independent commission working on behalf of the Freiburg University to investigate systematic doping that took place within Team Telekom has said German’s Andreas Klöden and Matthias Kessler were involved in doping activities during the 2006 Tour de France. The […]
It was nearly a year ago when Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen was prevented from riding the Tour de France because of his first publicly announced positive test for the recreational drug cocaine. Even though the positive came from an out […]
The Italian National Olympic Committee’s (CONI) decision to ban Spaniard Alejandro Valverde for two years will effectively keep the overall contender out of the Tour de France since one of the stages travels through Italy. The head of the Italian […]
In a statement released by the Union Cyclist International, the governing body of the sport said, “Following the control conducted by the Flemish authorities on the Belgian rider Tom Boonen, which revealed the use of cocaine, the UCI President Pat […]
After a meeting between Quick-Step boss Frans De Cock, team manager Patrick Lefevere, and Tom Boonen, it has been decided that the Belgian star will remain with the squad. The flooring giant has confirmed the rider’s suspension, and that some […]
It turns out that Belgian’s number one cyclist Tom Boonen has in fact tested positive for cocaine three times in out of competition drug tests. In October of 2007, when living in Monaco, he also underwent an out of competition […]
Quick Step cycling team bosses said Sunday they would not beg Tour de France chiefs to allow Tom Boonen to be included in this year’s race. Boonen, Belgium’s top cyclist, is facing up to what could be a premature end […]
Recently the Giro d’Italia made a public statement that they were increasing their efforts with respect to drug testing for the race participants. Austrian cyclist Christian Pfannberger of team Katusha was due to take part in the race until it […]
Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde announced on Wednesday that he is bringing a lawsuit against Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) anti-doping prosecutor Ettore Torri. “Mr Torri acts, in a repeatedly obstinate manner, with total disregard for the Spanish legal authorities, refusing to […]
