Doping
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BMC terminate contract with Samuel Sanchez after positive B sample confirmedSamuel Sanchez looks set to face a lengthy ban after analysis of his B sample reportedly confirmed his positive doping test from before the Vuelta a España.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Motor doper: 'I'll be made an example of, but I’m not the only one to use a motor'Cyril Fontayne bagged €500 in prizes at five races in a month using bike with hidden motor
By Peter Cossins Published
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43-year-old amateur rider reportedly found with a motor in his bike at race in FranceA 43-year-old amateur rider has reportedly been caught using a motor in an amateur race in the Dordogne region of south-west France.
By Peter Cossins Published
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Former Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez tests positive for growth hormoneBMC rider Samuel Sanchez was notified by the UCI about an Adverse Analytical Finding from and out-of-competition test in August
By Richard Windsor Published
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Trek-Segafredo rider André Cardoso tests positive for EPOPortuguese rider André Cardoso failed a dope test out of competition on June 18
By Richard Windsor Published
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Two riders out of Giro d'Italia after failing dope testsStefano Pirazzi and Nicola Ruffoni of Bardiani-CSF test positive for growth hormone at the end of April. Whole team now faces suspension
By Gregor Brown Published
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Serial doper Riccò named in steroid trafficking investigationThe ex-Saunier Duval rider, who is currently banned from the sport, is linked to new doping investigation
By Dani Ostanek Published
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Jarlinson Pantano breaks silence over EPO positiveThe Colombian spoke for the first time since his positive test was confirmed by the UCI last week
By Richard Windsor Published
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Former road cyclist Christina Kollmann-Forstner suspended by UCI over links to blood doping ringFormer road cyclist and mountain bike rider Christina Kollmann-Forstner has been suspended by the UCI over suspected links with the Operation Aderlass blood doping scandal.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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14-year-old Italian rider fails drugs test after local raceMedical experts say drug could cause problem's for child's growth
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Tour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano suspended after failing drug testTour de France stage winner Jarlinson Pantano has been suspended after failing a drug test.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Dr Michele Ferrari denies claims he helped Astana teamBanned doping doctor Michele Ferrari issues statement on his website dismissing allegations he met with Astana team as 'media bullshit'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Dopers urged to come forward to help shape cycling's futureCycling Independent Reform Commission says it will offer reduced suspensions to anyone that can co-operate in its mission to clean up cycling
By Gregor Brown Published
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Two riders from Iranian women’s track team banned for dopingThe UCI has handed out four-year doping bans to two riders from the Iranian women’s track team.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Lance Armstrong issues two-word opinion on Boogerd's banLance Armstrong expresses disgust via Twitter at UCI's statement on Michael Boogerd's doping ban
By Nigel Wynn Published
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90 per cent drop in out-of-competition doping tests during coronavirus pandemicThe Cycling Anti-Doping Federation was forced to drastically reduce testing during the crisis
By Jonny Long Published
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‘It’s pretty s***’: Wout Poels crowned winner of Angliru stage at 2011 Vuelta a España after Juan José Cobo doping revelationWout Poels has been handed his first Grand Tour stage victory - eight years after he crossed the line behind doper Juan José Cobo.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Doctor at centre of Operation Aderlass scandal admits to doping athletesThe doctor at the centre of the Operation Aderlass scandal has admitted doping athletes during his ongoing trial.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Jonathan Tiernan-Locke: "I have no respect for the doping sanction"Former Team Sky rider responds to criticism by Brian Cookson who described him as "foolish" last week
By Richard Windsor Published
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National 12-hour champion Robin Townsend handed four-year ban for doping offenceRobin Townsend tested positive for modafinil after the Burton and District Cycling Alliance 100-mile event on September 5, 2015
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Using thermal cameras to find motors would mean even more motorcycles, says UCIMark Barfield, the UCI's technical chief, has said that motorcycles would need to be in close proximity with riders to even have a chance of working
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Anti-doping campaigner Christophe Bassons given compensation by French federation after banLife-long critic of doping Christophe Bassons has been awarded compensation by the French cycling federation after he was suspended in 2012.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Tom Dumoulin says he ‘felt betrayed’ after Georg Preidler's blood doping confessionTom Dumoulin said he "felt betrayed" by the revelation his former team-mate Georg Preidler was involved in a blood doping ring.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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'Come and test me': Victor Campenaerts asks for lockdown doping test as cheating fears riseThe Belgian rider asked for authorities to test him so he could be vocal about the fact checks are still going on in order to dissuade cheats
By Jonny Long Published
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Astana withdraws from Tour of Beijing after Maxim Iglinskiy positiveUnder Movement for Credible Cycling rules, Astana have withdrawn from competition after positive tests for Valentin and Maxim Iglinskiy
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Former Rabobank and Sky team doctor banned for lifeBelgian doctor Geert Leinders permanently banned from pro cycling for doping violations committed between 1996 and 2009
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Operation Puerto doping case may be closed without identities of 29 athletes being revealedThe Operation Puerto doping case may be closed without the identities of 29 athletes linked to the scandal being revealed.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI request anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in wake of Operation Aderlass scandalThe UCI has requested that anti-doping samples from 2016 and 2017 be re-tested in the wake of the Operational Aderlass scandal.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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UCI president Brian Cookson announces Cycling Independent Reform CommissionThree members of new independent commission appointed by UCI will 'investigate the problems cycling has faced in recent years'
By Nigel Wynn Published
