It has been reported Alberto Contador tested positive for the banned stimulant  clenbuterol. A World Anti-Doping Agency-accredited lab in Cologne, Germany, found a “very small concentration” of clenbuterol in Contador’s urine sample on July 21 at the Tour, according to a statement from the UCI. Rather confusingly, the cycling organisation  reported that: ” the amount [...]

After serving a two year doping ban, for failed drugs test, Roberto Heras has decided to quit professional cycling. It appears the main reason is that he is unable to join a pro cycling team and therefore, is unable to get sufficient renumeration. Heras complains: “I still don’t understand the code of ethics and why [...]

Belgian cyclist Bjorn Leukemans, 30 recently failed a testosterone drugs test before the World Championships in Stuttgart, in September. Bjorn claimed that he had naturally high levels of testosterone. It is a similar case to Floyd Landis who failed the same drugs test and offered a similar explanation. Italian rider, Cristian Moreni, has been banned [...]

In a way I really admire what Lance Armstrong did. He nearly died of cancer. But, through strength of will pulled himself back to health and fitness. To re enter the professional peloton after such a serious illness is quite an achievement; to go and win 7 Tour de France victories in succession, is unprecedented [...]

2007 has been another torrid year for professional cycling. Doping scandals have continued to engulf the sport, with many of the top riders being embroiled in a seemingly endless series of scandals. The Tour de France was overshadowed by the race leader Michael Rasmussen being withdrawn on the suspicion of lying about his wheareabouts. Other [...]