One insurer wants to know when Pat McQuaid first learned of Armstrong’s doping.

McQuaid dubbed his plans “half baked, fundamentally flawed and financially impractical”.

Brian Cookson is taking on Pat McQuaid in the battle for control of cycling.

The Dubliner is seeking a battle for a third term as president of the UCI.

‘Lance keeps talking about how he cares about the sport, and I have a belief that if you care about the sport you’ll ultimately do the right thing.’

“I don’t think it is a negative that Armstrong was caught. If the cheating was as rampant as it was it needed to be exposed and those who cheated held accountable.

“Our success has never been based on one person — it’s based on the patients and survivors we serve every day.”

Lance Armstrong faces a powerful new adversary — the United States government.

The Feds are investigating the former Tour de France legend, according to reports.

The disgraced former tour leged says the Irishman is constantly in ‘cover your ass mode’.

‘A truth and reconciliation hearing is the best way we can examine the process,’ said the UCI chief Pat McQuaid.

‘I will certainly not go Armstrong’s way and speak in front of millions of people.’

Hein Verbruggen says the UCI did what they could to warn riders who appeared to be at risk of failing doping tests.