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Visma-Lease a Bike taking part in anti-doping power data trial that Tadej Pogačar’s agent claimed would “only create problems”, testing agency confirms

Four WorldTour teams and one ProTeam are currently involved in the pilot programme, which aims to explore whether analysis of power data can be used as an anti-doping tool

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 18:15

“We do not have a doping problem”: Tadej Pogačar’s agent opposes “stupid” plans to monitor riders’ power data, insisting cycling “now has credibility”

Alex Carera and others say the use of a ‘power data passport’ will “create only problems”, though the International Testing Agency has sought to assuage these concerns, suggesting the voluntary trial could become mandatory protocol over time

Tue, Mar 03, 2026 17:01

Cycling doping cases fall, but anti-doping group warns of “grey areas” and “increased medicalisation”

The MPCC also say they're concerned by doping in the lower professional and amateur divisions

Wed, Feb 25, 2026 13:42

road.cc Podcast episode 126 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“Cheating will be part of cycling forever”: MPCC president Emily Brammeier on anti-doping, tackling the ‘grey area’, and making clean sport the norm

“The cycling fan in me, the little girl in me, wants to say we will have a clean sport one day, but you have to be realistic. It’s human nature”

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 18:54

The Gran Fondo doping curse strikes again: 41-year-old amateur cyclist tests positive for steroids after Masters world championship win

American Matthew Clark has been provisionally suspended by the UCI after failing a drugs test immediately after winning the men’s 40-44 age group world championship time trial

Fri, Jan 16, 2026 12:59

Team INEOS wears Gobik at the Tour de France 2025 (1)

Ineos head carer who quit Tour de France over suspected doping links understood to remain with the team

David Rozman was asked to leave the team at the Tour de France and has since worked remotely. An investigation into his contact with a disgraced doctor is ongoing...

Wed, Dec 03, 2025 13:30

Bradley Wiggins on the podium of the 2012 Tour de France

“Sky chucked me under a bus… It’ll come out”: Bradley Wiggins says doping accusations enabled team to “protect someone else”

“There was something greater going on,” the 2012 Tour de France winner said in an interview detailing his cocaine addiction, bankruptcy, and the sexual abuse he suffered as a teenager

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 15:29

“I never want anyone else to go through the same thing”: Former pro cyclist details “psychological torture” of challenging positive doping test, as ban upheld despite UK Anti-Doping ruling “no fault or negligence”

Lizzy Banks' two-year battle to clear her name ended with the Court of Arbitration for Sport upholding her suspension

Tue, Aug 12, 2025 10:46

Jan Ullrich & Lance Armstrong, Luz Ardiden, 2001 Tour de France

“If you think nobody’s doped at the Tour de France since 2015 – that’s a joke”: Ex-pro cyclist says drugs still prevalent amid “alien” performances and death threats – as German doc claims blood doping ring suspect now at Ineos + more on the live blog

It’s Wednesday, the national champs are kicking off, and Ryan Mallon’s back to compete for his own stripey jumper on the midweek live blog

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 08:55

UCI confirms imminent ban on carbon monoxide rebreathing “outside a medical facility”, citing health reasons

The ban on using commercially available CO rebreathing systems will begin from 10 February, with the UCI claiming repeated inhalation "can result in acute and chronic health problems". The ban is independent of world anti-doping regulations

Sat, Feb 01, 2025 16:37