# UCI

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# Ban

Nine month ban for cyclist after crash left Jakobsen in coma

Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen said he was grateful to be alive after the finish line crash.

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Nov 11th 2020, 11:23 AM

# Probe

'I have nothing to hide' - Tour de France team leader denies doping after hotel room search

French police are investigating the Arkea-Samsic team of former Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a Espana winner Nairo Quintana.

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Sep 23rd 2020, 12:00 PM

# medal alert

'I still can’t believe it': Ireland's Lydia Boylan wins silver at the Track Cycling World Championships

The 31-year-old brought Ireland’s medal tally in Poland to two with her win in the women’s points race.

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Mar 3rd 2019, 3:53 PM

# credibility

UCI president calls for Team Sky probe after 'unacceptable' doping report findings

Cycling boss David Lappartient has his sights set on Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.

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Mar 7th 2018, 10:38 PM

# plea of innocence

'I haven't broken any rules' - Froome believes legacy remains untainted

Tour de France and Vuelta a Espana champion Chris Froome says his legacy will be untainted after being asked to explain a drugs test.

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Dec 14th 2017, 9:53 AM

# caught rapid

Belgian cyclist hit with six-year ban for hiding motor in bike seat

Femke Van den Driessche is the first person to be banned for such an offence.

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Apr 26th 2016, 2:57 PM

# broom broom

This is the 'hidden motor' everyone's been talking about since cycling's 'mechanical doping' scandal

Bradley Wiggins thinks its been going on a while.

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Feb 3rd 2016, 9:44 AM

# Braced

Kimmage digging in for 'long and bloody battle' in court with Verbruggen

The cycling journalist was at a preliminary hearing in a Swiss court today.

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Jul 8th 2015, 9:42 PM

# Speed demon

Go Wiggo! Bradley smashes world record for distance cycled in an hour

The British cyclist travelled 54.5kms in 60 minutes at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London this evening.

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Jun 7th 2015, 9:29 PM

# Under Pressure

Pat McQuaid admits he 'made mistakes' amid claims of UCI collusion with Lance Armstrong

USADA chief Travis Tygart says he is ready to assist in pursuing prosecution of former cycling chiefs.

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Mar 9th 2015, 11:42 AM

# Interview

Paul Kimmage: 'The game is up for the kind of journalism that I practice'

The Irish journalist is the subject of a new documentary about his troubled relationship with the sport of cycling.

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Jul 27th 2014, 10:00 AM

# watching the wheels

Brian Cookson and the UCI hit back at Chris Froome rumours

UCI President responds to story in French newspaper that alleged Team SKY rider was allowed use steroids.

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Jun 15th 2014, 9:47 PM

# Controversy

UCI accused of giving Froome unfair advantage by allowing use of steroid-based drug - report

The World Anti-Doping Agency is apparently studying the case, according to French Sunday newspaper, Le Journal du Dimanche.

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Jun 15th 2014, 1:31 PM

# Probe

Armstrong provides names in written testimony

The testimony came in written answers to questions in a lawsuit that was settled in late 2013.

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Apr 11th 2014, 11:29 AM

# buy me

Ever wanted to own a cinema? Now's your chance

The Odeon in Stillorgan is on sale for €3.5 million.

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Mar 26th 2014, 9:37 AM

# Probe

UCI may cut Armstrong ban in return for details

New cycling chief Brian Cookson has floated the idea.

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Jan 23rd 2014, 9:45 AM

# Change

New cycling boss wants Lance Armstrong to help with 'truth and reconciliation' process

Former GB Cycling head Brian Cookson beat Pat McQuaid in today’s UCI Presidential Election.

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Sep 27th 2013, 6:11 PM

# Cycling

Lance Armstrong and Twitter react to news that Pat McQuaid has lost his UCI presidency

The Dubliner was beaten by British Cycling’s Brian Cookson in a vote this afternoon.

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Sep 27th 2013, 2:29 PM

# Administration

McQuaid defeated in UCI presidential vote

Brian Cookson won today’s election 24-18 in Florence.

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Sep 27th 2013, 1:34 PM

# Focus

'The sport is suffering': Jaimie Fuller and the battle to change cycling

SKINS chairman Jaimie Fuller meets TheScore.ie to talk about cycling’s sickness, the UCI Presidential race, and why he chose to get involved.

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Aug 24th 2013, 12:00 PM

# UCI Presidential Race

Swiss collapse puts McQuaid in 'a very difficult position' -- Cookson

UCI President Pat McQuaid’s re-election bid now hinges on a disputed joint nomination from the Thai and Moroccan Cycling Federations.

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Aug 21st 2013, 11:54 AM

# Development

Swiss federation withdraws nomination for McQuaid

Jamie Fuller told Newstalk’s Off the Ball that the organisation had “seen the light”.

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Aug 20th 2013, 8:02 PM

# UCI

McQuaid insists he's not breaking any rules in re-election bid

The Irishman has responded to Brian Cookson’s claims that he is acting out of desperation.

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Jul 31st 2013, 6:26 PM

# On Yer Bike

Watch Ireland's Kelvin Batey win gold at the BMX World Championships

Batey was crowned world number one in Auckland yesterday.

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Jul 25th 2013, 1:04 PM

# TDF

I'm no cheat like Lance Armstrong, says Chris Froome

“To compare me with Lance… Lance cheated, I’m not cheating. End of story,” the British rider said today.

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Jul 15th 2013, 11:16 AM

# Cycling

'A Bright Future for a Changed Sport' - McQuaid launches re-election manifesto

The current president maintains he is the right man to lead cycling forward.

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Jul 9th 2013, 7:00 AM

# TDF

‘Impossible to win Tour without doping’ – Armstrong

“To take one example, EPO will not help a sprinter to win a 100m but it will be decisive for a 10,000m runner. It’s obvious.”

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Jun 28th 2013, 12:00 PM

# Cycling

UCI approves plans for independent audit into Armstrong scandal

The world governing body has agreed to back an investigation into its role in the disgraced cyclist’s doping.

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Jun 14th 2013, 12:00 PM

# TDF

Lance Armstrong 'made too many enemies' says former rival Ullrich

“He always wanted to be the boss and behaved ruthlessly with his subordinates,” said the disgraced former Tour champion.

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Jun 12th 2013, 12:55 PM

# Game of Thrones

Greg LeMond backs challenge to cycling chief Pat McQuaid

“The fact there has been an actual reaction in Ireland against him speaks pretty loudly that people in cycling want change,” he said.

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Jun 6th 2013, 10:35 AM

# UCI

British cycling chief to challenge Pat McQuaid and 'restore credibility'

Brian Cookson has revealed plans to replace the current president of the International Cycling Union.

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Jun 4th 2013, 12:41 PM

# yellow

Lance Armstrong case: Nike cuts ties to Livestrong

Nine years and $100million later, the sports clothing giants have ended the relationship with the chairty formerly run by Lance Armstrong.

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May 28th 2013, 5:12 PM

# lance

Pat McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'

The Dubliner says claims about the UCI and Armstrong’s relationship “absolutely will be addressed,” next week.

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May 23rd 2013, 3:24 PM

# Cycling

Pat McQuaid’s UCI nomination bid gets the nod from Swiss ahead of Irish EGM

“It has become clear that my nomination in Ireland has been politicised by a small group of people,” he said today.

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May 16th 2013, 12:00 PM

# riposte

UCI appealing Spanish ruling to destroy blood bags

The judgement would prevent officials from identifying blood-doping clients.

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May 10th 2013, 8:39 PM

# Cycling

'Skins' boss urges cycling chiefs not to back Pat McQuaid's re-election bid

“For the sake of cycling, we don’t want to see the Swiss Cycling Federation opening what should be a locked door,” Jaimie Fuller said.

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May 10th 2013, 3:12 PM

# UCI

Cycling: Pat McQuaid's presidential nomination declared void

Cycling Ireland have reportedly made the move as, “the rules for holding meetings may not have been rigidly adhered to.”

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Apr 29th 2013, 6:44 PM

# Under Pressure

Cycling Ireland to hold EGM on McQuaid's nomination

McQuaid has since responded, claiming the meeting is being held as a result of a “technicality”.

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Apr 27th 2013, 12:42 PM

# wut

Lance Armstrong manager hails cycling's 'new era'

Everything’s grand now according to Johan Bruyneel.

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Apr 18th 2013, 5:13 PM

# steps down

Cycling Ireland board member resigns after opposing Pat McQuaid nomination

Anthony Moran was the Vice-President of Cycling Ireland and has been a board member since 2009.

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Apr 16th 2013, 3:47 PM