Phil Gaimon issues statement on Fabian Cancellara motor doping allegation

American former pro rider Phil Gaimon issues statement relating to the passage in his book 'Draft Animals' that alleges Fabian Cancellara could have used an electric motor in 2010

Phil Gaimon

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Phil Gaimon has issued a statement regarding the allegation made in his book Draft Animals that retired Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara could have used a hidden electric motor in his bike during his successful 2010 Classics campaign.

Gaimon published the statement online on Tuesday. Previously, Cancellara's lawyers had demanded that the publisher of Draft Animals remove it from sale and that Gaimon should issue an apology.

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