Doping in cycling: Why middle-aged businessmen are embracing performance-enhancing drugs – and scaring the pros March 9, 2015 If a professional is taking a drug, what are they likely to be? Cocaine? Alcohol? According to a new Cycling Independent Reform Commission (CIRC) report into the state of international cycling, that depends on if the businessman's a cyclist. EPO (Erythropoietin) has been the drug of choice for elite athletes across the world. It has powered [...]
Cycling body issues request for Astana’s licence to be revoked after doping investigation February 27, 2015 Doping concerns have rocked the cycling world again, after the sport's governing body said Astana Pro Team's licence should be withdrawn. UCI made the recommendation to its license commission after reviewing an audit on Astana's anti-doping culture, policies, structures and management systems. Reigning champion of the Tour de France Vincenzo Nibali rides for the Astana [...]