Miniature scanners will soon be fitted inside every pro rider's bike to detect motors

UCI introduces a range of new detection methods to catch motor dopers

The peloton on stage five of Tirreno-Adriatico

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

The UCI has announced a range of new methods in the fight against "technological fraud", including the use of miniature scanners which will be fitted within individual bikes to detect the use of motors.

Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, UCI president David Lappartient unveiled a new bike x-ray trailer which will be deployed for the first time at the Classics this week, as well as future plans to fit scanners within pro's bikes and to use electronic tags to track bikes and wheels which are swapped in races.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.