Fabian Cancellara motor doping claims could be investigated by UCI

Allegations made by former pro Phil Gaimon that Fabian Cancellara may have used a hidden electric motor in his bike may be subject to investigation by sport's governing body

Fabian Cancellara at the 2010 Paris-Roubaix (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Claims that Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara could have used a hidden electric motor during his career could be investigated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).

The allegation was made by American former pro rider Phil Gaimon in his recently published autobiographical book Draft Animals.

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