Michele Ferrari back in court over fresh doping claims

The doctor, who is best known for his association with Lance Armstrong, is due back in court early next year for allegedly assisting an Italian biathlete to dope

Dr Michele Ferrari Photo: Yuzuru Sunada

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Michele Ferrari, who is best known for his alleged part in Lance Armstrong's systematic doping campaign, is once again facing court action for his dealings with an athlete.

This time round the Italian doctor has been accused of assisting Italian biathlete Daniel Taschler by giving advice on how to take EPO during the 2010-2011 winter season.

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Jack Elton-Walters hails from the Isle of Wight, and would be quick to tell anyone that it's his favourite place to ride. He has covered a varied range of topics for Cycling Weekly, producing articles focusing on tech, professional racing and cycling culture. He moved on to work for Cyclist Magazine in 2017 where he stayed for four years until going freelance. He now returns to Cycling Weekly from time-to-time to cover racing, review cycling gear and write longer features for print and online.