Posts Tagged Road cycling

USADA criticizes cycling body for lack of action

The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency Travis Tygart addresses the media at the EU Council in Brussels on Friday, May 17, 2013. Tygart is bitterly complaining that the UCI world cycling federation has failed to take any decisive action to clean up the sport since the Lance Armstrong doping scandal over half a year ago. He said after Friday’s meeting with European Union sports officials that "all those who cherish the Olympic values, particularly fair play and a level playing field, deserve more." (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

BRUSSELS (AP) — The head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is criticizing cycling’s governing body for failing to take decisive action to clean up the sport since the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

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Wiggins and Hesjedal withdraw from Giro

Ryder Hesjedal, of Canada, crosses the finish line after completing the 9th stage of the Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, from Sansepolcro to Florence, Sunday, May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Gian Mattia D'Alberta)

BUSSETO, Italy (AP) — Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal both withdrew from the Giro d’Italia before the start of Friday’s 13th stage.

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Cavendish wins Giro stage for 100th career victory

TREVISO, Italy (AP) — Sprinter Mark Cavendish won the rainy 12th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Thursday for his 100th career victory, while Vincenzo Nibali maintained his overall lead.

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Pat McQuaid to run for UCI president again

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Pat McQuaid will stand for a third term as president of the International Cycling Union after being endorsed by the Swiss federation.

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French rider Georges tests positive at Giro

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — The UCI has notified French rider Sylvain Georges he tested positive for a banned stimulant in a doping test at the Giro d’Italia.

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