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Michael Rasmussen and his Rabobank teammates during the 2007 Tour de France

“If they really wanted to clean up the sport, they should have stayed”: Rabobank’s return to pro cycling – decade after leaving due to doping scandals – a “no brainer”, says Michael Rasmussen

In 2012, Rabobank declared that it wasn’t convinced cycling “could change for the better”. But last week it returned as jersey sponsor of Visma-Lease a Bike. So, what’s changed? A lot, says the team’s former leader

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 08:45
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Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway (ARN/Aurelien Vialatte)

“It’s a fantastic pension scheme”: Chris Froome branded “the worst signing in cycling history” and a “half-time clown” by former pro after “undignified, meagre” season; Froome admits “I’m not looking for victories” + more on the live blog

The weather may not currently know what it’s playing at, but at least Ryan Mallon (kind of) does, and he’s here for another daily helping of cycling news, views, and general silliness on the Wednesday live blog

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 11:10
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Wiggins riding Arc de Triomphe

Tom Dumoulin questions Wiggins TUEs while former team doctor expresses ‘surprise’ that powerful corticosteroid injection was prescribed

‘It will drain the body of excess fat’ says Michael Rasmussen

Sat, Sep 24, 2016 11:06
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Syringe

Lifetime ban for ex-Sky and Rabobank doctor Geert Leinders

USADA collaborates with Dutch and Danish authorities in investigation of Belgian doctor

Thu, Jan 22, 2015 18:14
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Contador and Riis press conference

3 in 4 Danes say Tour de France can’t be won clean – Bjarne Riis says they’re misinformed

Tinkoff-Saxo boss who admitted doping when he won 1996 Tour says sport is cleaning its act up

Wed, Jul 09, 2014 09:44
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Syringe

Brian Cookson urges ex-dopers to talk – but denies Lance Armstrong link

UCI President reacts to Michael Rasmussen's allegations against former team mates

Wed, Nov 06, 2013 01:11
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Michael Rasmussen at press conference 31 Jan 2013 (source NOS)

Michael Rasmussen asked dad to donate blood, used canine blood substitute

Startling revelations from disgraced former Tour yellow jersey

Mon, Nov 04, 2013 11:55
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Michael Rasmussen at press conference 31 Jan 2013 (source NOS)

Michael Rasmussen ordered to repay Rabobank €663,000 after losing court case

Man sacked while in maillot jaune had been seeking to increase original settlement for wrongful dismissal

Wed, Jun 26, 2013 20:24
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Michael Rasmussen NOS interview still

Michael Rasmussen accuses ex-Team Sky doctor Geert Leinders of co-ordinating doping at Rabobank

Danish ex-pro outlines claims of organised doping at Dutch team and names Boogerd, Dekker and Menchov as also receiving transfusions

Fri, Mar 08, 2013 20:04
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Michael Rasmussen at press conference 31 Jan 2013 (source NOS)

Michael Rasmussen admits doping between 1998 and 2010

Man kicked off 2007 Tour de France while in maillot jaune can help ensure clean future for cycling, says his team

Thu, Jan 31, 2013 13:28
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