Doping
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Dr Michele Ferrari denies claims he helped Astana team
Banned 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 future
Cycling 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 doping
The 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 ban
Lance 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 pandemic
The 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 revelation
Wout 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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‘Why would I resort to banned practices at 41?’: Former Tour de France leader responds to ban for doping offence
The former Tour de France yellow leader banned for four years for doping offences says he doesn’t know how to prove his innocence.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Doctor at centre of Operation Aderlass scandal admits to doping athletes
The 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 offence
Robin 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 UCI
Mark 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 ban
Life-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 confession
Tom 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 rise
The 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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'Doping is still really bad today': Former Belgian champion reveals own blood doping past in gritty autobiographical film
Kenneth Mercken was on his way to becoming a pro rider, and was prepared to do and take anything to help him achieve that goal
By Jonny Long Published
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Astana withdraws from Tour of Beijing after Maxim Iglinskiy positive
Under 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 life
Belgian 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 revealed
The 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 scandal
The 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 Commission
Three members of new independent commission appointed by UCI will 'investigate the problems cycling has faced in recent years'
By Nigel Wynn Published
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British Cycling testing for motorised bikes at National Championships
The British National Road Championships in Stockton-on-Tees have seen some of the first testing for motorised bikes outside major international races.
By Henry Robertshaw Published
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Bahrain-Merida rider and sports director banned after being linked with Operation Aderlass doping scandal
A Bahrain-Merida rider and an assistant sports director have been banned by the UCI over their links with the Operation Aderlass doping scandal.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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Groupama-FDJ rider Georg Preidler quits team over blood doping
A second rider has been implicated in the unfolding blood doping scandal, this time Groupama-FDJ’s Georg Preidler.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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World Champion Alejandro Valverde: ‘Cycling is in great health’
Newly crowned World Champion Alejandro Valverde said he believes cycling ‘is in great health' when asked if the sport is clean.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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CIRC report says UCI hindered anti-doping efforts
The key points of the findings in the Cycling Independent Reform Commission's investigation into doping practices and allegations of corruption within the UCI
By Richard Windsor Published
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Entire Brazilian cycling team facing second ban after breaking anti-doping rules
Two riders from Soul Brasil Pro Cycling break anti-doping rules, after the team were suspended for 55 days last year for three of their riders testing positive
By Nigel Wynn Published
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Johan Bruyneel says he won't watch the Lance Armstrong documentary as he 'already knows what happened'
The former US Postal Service boss is currently serving a lifetime ban from cycling
By Jonny Long Published
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Italian under-23 rider banned after testing positive at Baby Giro
An Italian under-23 rider has been banned for one year after he tested positive during the Baby Giro.
By Alex Ballinger Published
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This electromagnetic 'hidden motor' bike can go 100kph
High-end carbon fibre specialist Lightweight has succeeded in hiding an electromagnetic wheel based motor system inside a light and rigid carbon frame
By Oliver Bridgewood Published