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20260503LVF1 – A.S.O – Cxcling Creative Agency – Toni Baixauli – BX9_0297

Anti-doping agency apologises to pro cyclist for drug test carried out hours after mother’s death, but says “no concerns or requests to postpone the control were raised at the time”

After Valentina Cavallar revealed she was subjected to a drug test in the same house where her mother had just died, the International Testing Agency insists that the control was conducted as “discreetly, respectfully, and swiftly as possible”

Wed, Oct 14, 2026 12:39
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Paul Seixas on the podium after winning the 2026 Il Lombardia

Il Lombardia winner Paul Seixas forced to pose with “idiot” mayor who banned all cyclists from city centre and called for bike licence plates; Lachlan Morton breaks Pony Express record; Healy on Pogačar-less racing; Safety protest + more on the live blog

After two weeks spent eating, drinking, and bike race spectating his way around Italy, it’s back to porridge (and the Monday live blog) for Ryan Mallon. Wish him luck…

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 10:39
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Nick Freeman driving in 20mph zone

20mph speed limits “bad for drivers’ mental health,” claims Mr Loophole; Cyclist ‘attacked’ by fellow pros over “wild west” doping video; London mayor hopeful vows to end ‘war on motorists’… then rides bike; Tour of Britain; Vuelta + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, bike racing’s on the telly, and Ryan Mallon’s back to ease you into the weekend with more of his usual nonsense on your favourite cycling live blog

Fri, Sep 04, 2026 10:33
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Is cycling’s doping problem about to hit ultra racing? Why an elite ultra cyclist is increasingly concerned about the lack of testing in this growing discipline

Doping rumours are rife within the ultra-distance racing community, and with it being so difficult to police, there's a real threat of a big and somewhat unknown problem. Matt spoke to a top-level ultra athlete under the condition of anonymity to learn more

Thu, Sep 03, 2026 14:00
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Danilo Napolitano

UAE squads ‘unaware’ of ex-pro cyclist’s drug links after 20-year ban for doping Italian junior team

Former Lampre sprinter Danilo Napolitano, who has spent the past few months working at the women’s UAE Team L’Imad service course, has been suspended until 2046 by the Italian anti-doping authorities

Wed, Jul 29, 2026 18:31
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Tadej Pogacar on Montmartre, stage 21, 2026 Tour de France

Is the Tour de France becoming too fast?

Tadej Pogačar obliterated record after record on his way to a fifth career Tour de France title, in the fastest edition in the race’s history. But what do the peloton’s ever-increasing speeds mean for the sport, its safety, and its credibility?

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 21:52
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Daphne Schrager, 2024 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships (cropped)

British Paracycling world champion handed two year doping ban despite proving banned substance was taken inadvertently, ingested through contamination and not performance-enhancing

Daphne Schrager says she has "conducted her career with honesty and integrity" but that the burden of proof in cases such as hers is too high.

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 19:23
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20260714TDF2036_A.S.O.-Charly Lopez

Tour de France nighttime doping tests “harming sporting integrity”, claims Visma sports director – after UCI insists 2am controls “justified” and essential to “fight against doping”

Following criticism from the riders’ union, the governing body said it will “continue to support the ITA in carrying out its mission, in full and complete respect for its independence, in the service of a cleaner and more credible sport of cycling”

Wed, Jul 22, 2026 22:50
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Skoda Peaq District campaign

Skoda renames Peak District ‘Peaq District’ and offers free cycle hire to celebrate launch of 2.5 tonne “ultimate SUV”; Vaughters: 2am drug tests would have saved cycling; Mass Tour de France rest day tests; McNulty hit by driver + more on the live blog

Today’s edition of your favourite cycling live blog is coming at you from the shores of Lake Geneva, where Ryan Mallon will be spending the day gawping at fancy TT bikes… and keeping you entertained when he finds some time

Tue, Jul 21, 2026 09:18
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20260714TDF1076_A.S.O.-Thomas Maheux

Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports

The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Paris has confirmed to L'Équipe confirmed that the judge was contacted by the International Testing Agency to authorise the 2am and 5am drug tests

Mon, Jul 20, 2026 17:44
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