Manzano speaks out on Valverde, again

Former professional rider Jesus Manzano handed out accusations about Alejandro Valverde’s doping habits when the rode together for the Kelme team. He told the Spanish sports newspaper As that, “In Kelme they did it (doped) in 2002 and 2003, Valverde […]

Valverde asks for another delay from CONI

The lawyer for Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d’Epargne) has formally asked the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to move his hearing scheduled for Wednesday to Friday. According to Valverde’s attorney Federico Cecconi, the rider will not be present on Wednesday […]

Sinkewitz comeback delayed

German rider Patrik Sinkewitz will have his return to the peloton from a doping ban delayed three more weeks. The 28-year-old German was expected to start in the Tour of Mallorca with his new Czech team PSK Whirlpool, but instead […]

Kohl will not appeal doping sentence

Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl has decided not launch a legal battle and attempt to reduce the two-year suspension handed down to him by the National Doping Agency (NADA). The rider was suspended for taking the banned substance CERA, the latest […]

Jaksche back in the professional ranks

Embattled cyclist Jörg Jaksche will be back in the peloton next season after a long layoff following his involvement in the Operation Puerto doping scandal. The 32-year-old winner of the 2004 Paris-Nice has signed a contract with Cinelli, a small […]

Piepoli finally admits to doping

Italian cyclist Leonardo Piepoli has admitted to doping during the 2008 Tour de France. The former Saunier Duval rider to Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport that he had made a mistake. “I must pay,” admitted the 37-year-old Piepoli, who was […]

Museeuw found guilty in Belgian court

A Belgian court has found cycling legend Johan Museeuw and nine others guilty of doping offences in what has been dubbed the Museeuw-Landuyt affair. A legal process that has taken several years was again in the spotlight when Museeuw admitted […]

Schleck cleared of Puerto involvement

Luxembourg cyclist Frank Schleck was cleared of involvement in the Operation Puerto case on Tuesday. After a two-month probe the Grand Duchy’s anti-doping authorities said that nothing illegal was uncovered. The agency said that aside from a 9,500 dollar payment […]

Team Columbia is the latest ADSI client

High Road Sports Inc., owner and operator of Team Columbia announces participation in a new program run by the Anti-Doping Sciences Institute (ADSI). Designed by leading anti-doping expert Don Catlin, the new independent testing program will build upon the comprehensive […]

Bastianelli appeals her 1-year ban

Italian cyclist Marta Bastianelli has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport Monday in to overturn her one-year doping ban. Bastianelli tested positive for the stimulant flenfluramine in a test carried out at the under-23 European championships in Verbania, […]