UCI slammed for Armstrong 'favours' (AFP) The International Cycling Union (UCI) has come in for some harsh criticism after bending its own rules to allow American star Lance Armstrong to return to professional cycling at the Tour Down Under.
Giro chief extends 2009 invitation to Armstrong (AFP) Giro d'Italia chief Angelo Zomegnan has paved the way for the maiden participation of Lance Armstrong by officially inviting the seven-time Tour de France champion to next year's race.
Lemond says Armstrong 'transparency' is not enough (AFP) Former three-time yellow jersey champion Greg Lemond has played down the anti-doping efficiency of self-policing by cycling teams - and says Lance Armstrong must do more if he is to prove he is 100 percent clean.
Giro organizers won't retest for CERA (AP) Giro d'Italia organizers have no plans to re-examine doping samples from this year's race for the blood-boosting drug at the center of the latest Tour de France scandal. "The Giro d'Italia has already made the necessary checks," race director Angelo Zomegnan said in an interview with the Apcom news agency Thursday.
Miami cyclist suspended for doping violation (AP) The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency suspended a cyclist who tested positive for a banned substance. USADA officials said Wednesday that Ricardo Hernandez of Miami accepted the two-year suspension on Sept. 15. USADA officials say the 42-year-old tested positive for exogenous testosterone. The suspension means Hernandez is disqualified from all results from March 2, 2008 and thereafter.
Italian cyclist Leonardo Piepoli was given more time to prepare for a hearing into his positive doping tests at the Tour de France. The hearing, originally set for Friday, has been rescheduled for Oct. 22 by the Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping prosecutor. Piepoli had asked for a delay. On Monday, Italian and French officials announced that Piepoli twice tested positive for a version of EPO...
