Katusha join Orica-GreenEdge in leaving the MPCC

Katusha leaves the Movement for Credible Cycling after being put in a tough spot over the voluntary suspension of the team after doping offences

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After Tuesday's decision by Orica-GreenEdge to leave the Movement for Credible Cycling, Russian team Katusha has followed suit by exiting the organisation.

Unlike Orica, Katusha have had their anti-doping issues in recent months, escaping a ban from the UCI after two failed drugs tests in the past six months, but under MPCC rules the team would need to serve a suspension.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.