Retired French cyclist Laurent Jalabert has said he’s not questioning the merits of the case against Armstrong but that even if Lance had doped, he was an outstanding champion.
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Samuel Sanchez Speaks On About UCI
Spanish cyclist and 2008 Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez has also come out against the UCI decision. He said “there has to be a process that’s not just a media show. The media throws bombs just to draw public opinion against an athlete and punish him. It should not happen like […]
Will Schlecks Quit Cycling?
“This is not a life’ says the dad of Frank and Andy Schleck. He wants both his sons to quit cycling. Andy was elevated to the 2010 Tour champion after Contador was stripped of his title. And then he broke his pelvis and has been trying to recover from that. […]
Oakley Also Ends Armstrong Sponsorship
Oakley has ended its long sponsorship of Armstrong this week, following most of his other sponsors. They posted a statement on their website that included the following: Oakley said, “Based on UCI’s decision today and the overwhelming evidence that USADA presented, Oakley has severed its longstanding relationship with Lance Armstrong, […]
UCI Recognizes USADA Decision on Armstrong
22.10.2012 The UCI has completed its review of USADA’s ‘Reasoned Decision’ and appendices in the case against Lance Armstrong. The UCI considered the main issues of jurisdiction, the statute of limitation the evidence gathered by USADA and the sanction imposed upon Mr. Armstrong. The UCI confirms that it will not […]
USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart Statement On UCI Announcement
Colorado Springs, CO – October 22, 2012 – “Today, the UCI made the right decision in the Lance Armstrong case. Despite its prior opposition to USADA’s investigation into doping on the U.S. Postal Service cycling team and within the sport, USADA is glad that the UCI finally reversed course in […]
Rabobank Quits Cycling
Dutch banking giant, Rabobank has announced it will no longer sponsor cycling. It has been a sponsor for 17 years. It doesn’t think the sport can clean itself up. It will honor existing contracts through the end of the year. The brand name of Rabobank will be removed from existing […]
Guercilena Replaces Bruyneel
Leopard SA is proud to announce that Luca Guercilena has accepted the role of Team Manager of RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK. Guercilena, currently sports director at RADIOSHACK NISSAN TREK, will overview the cohesion and continuity the Luxembourgish cycling project that started two years ago. As of today Guercilena will be responsible […]
Allan Peiper Joins BMC Team As Performance Director
Former professional cyclist-turned-director Allan Peiper will manage a new division of the BMC Racing Team, President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced Wednesday. As the team’s performance director, Peiper will oversee equipment testing, training data, wind tunnel testing, velodrome testing, altitude/training camps, race reconnaissance and rider nutritional needs. Priority On Performance Working […]
Jackson Stewart New BMC Assistant Director in 2013
Former BMC Racing Team rider Jackson Stewart will return to the team for the 2013 as an assistant director, President/General Manager Jim Ochowicz announced Wednesday. Bright Future Stewart raced for the BMC Racing Team from 2007 to 2010 during his nine-year professional career. He has been managing the USA Cycling […]
