André Cardoso says he'll fight four-year doping ban and prove his innocence

The Portuguese rider said he is trying to raise funds to take legal action against the UCI

André Cardoso at the 2014 World Championships road race (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

André Cardoso has said he will fight his four-year doping ban given to him by the UCI, a sanction which has effectively ended his career.

Cardoso, now 34, tested positive for blood booster EPO in an out-of-competition test on June 18, 2017, and was provisionally suspended by the UCI a day before the Tour de France of that year, which he was due to ride with his team Trek-Segafredo.

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Richard Windsor

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Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).