The news we’ve been waiting for came today: The CAS sided with the UCI and WADA and has recommended a two-year ban for Alejandro Valverde for his involvement in Operación Puerto
In today’s cycling news, Tour of Catalonia teams and favorites, suspension for David Clinger, Greipel grumbles about Columbia’s Cavendish focus and more….
In today’s cycling news, more soundbites from Lance Armstrong but Cadel Evans is the big draw in Adelaide this year; also, Skil-Shimano focusing on Tour de France, Niels Albert ready for Roubaix and more.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport will continue to discuss the case of Caisse d’Epargne’s Alejandro Valverde, but he has won what can be described as an early victory. CAS has stated that a global ban against the rider for his alleged involvement in the Operation Puerto affair is “unfounded”.
In today’s cycling news, Cavendish up for BBC Sports award, Basso hopes to return to France after 4 year absence, COPE may side with Footon-Servetto, Katie Compton leads UCI ‘Cross rankings and more
In today’s cycling news, Gran Fondo takes hold in America, Valverde gets a reprieve, Doctor Mabuse back to jail, Kloden denies (and makes) payment to stop a doping investigation.