Bike World News

The UCI (International Cycling Union) and WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) present a united front on the biological passport program and the fight against doping

The UCI issued a statement late Tuesday contesting the recent article in the WSJ that alleged that the agency had stopped investigations into the positive tests of five cyclists

WADA director general David Howman thinks a U.S. probe into cheating in professional cycling could take years to complete, and says WADA is helping investigators indirectly

WADA will increase its monitoring of professional cycling amid concerns that the UCI is not sufficiently policing itself.

Pound has vehemently criticized the UCI because of the donations from Lance Armstrong. He asked that the UCI provide clarity on the matter.

French riders have notched 6 stage victories at the Tour this year, and many are saying that the change is due to improved anti-doping measures.

Since Keisse still has 13 months of the 2 year suspension remaining, he could potentially be on the side until August 7, 2011.

The agreement is in response to a request by the UCI for such observers with a view to ensuring transparency of the UCI’s activities in the fight against doping

Italian cyclist Pietro Caucchioli get two years ban based on his blood profile results. CONI applied the suspension retroactively to run through June 17, 2011

In today’s bicycle racing news, AFLD out for the Tour de France, Boonen released from “behaviorial” contract, reality show for Gerdemann at the Tour and more….