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AP Interview: Wiggins will be strong in 2014

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:42:33 -0400

PARIS - The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week.

Report: doping was widespread among Dutch cyclists

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:50:06 -0400

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - An independent commission that investigated doping by Dutch cyclists and their teams recommended Monday that the responsibility for testing and sanctioning riders be taken away from the International Cycling Union to prevent the appearance of a conflict of interest.

Connor Fields wins time trial

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:12:04 -0400

PAPENDAL, Netherlands - American Connor Fields raced to his second straight UCI BMX Supercross World Cup superfinal time trial victory Saturday.

Cycling Ireland votes against endorsing McQuaid

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:02:07 -0400

DUBLIN - Pat McQuaid's chances of winning a third term as president of the International Cycling Union took a hit Saturday when he failed to secure the nomination of his own national body.

French Anti-Doping Agency ready for Tour de France

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:08:00 -0400

PARIS - The French Anti-Doping Agency hopes it will have the support of cycling's governing body to store blood and urine samples from Tour de France riders for eight years.

Russian cyclist Novikov tests positive for doping

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 05:30:05 -0400

AIGLE, Switzerland - Russian rider Nikita Novikov was provisionally suspended on Friday by the International Cycling Union after testing positive for doping.

British Cycling head to run for UCI president

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:32:05 -0400

LONDON - British Cycling says its president, Brian Cookson, will challenge Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the International Cycling Union in a bid to restore the sport's reputation.

Giro stage winner fails doping test, suspended

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:29:58 -0400

AIGLE, Switzerland - Giro d'Italia stage winner Mauro Santambrogio tested positive for EPO from a sample given on the opening day of the race last month and has been temporarily suspended by cycling's governing body.

Wiggins out of Tour de France with knee problem

Fri, 31 May 2013 11:42:04 -0400

LONDON - Team Sky says defending champion Bradley Wiggins will not race in this year's Tour de France because of a knee problem.

McQuaid calls on Armstrong to tell all to UCI

Wed, 29 May 2013 15:14:15 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Cycling federation President Pat McQuaid is waiting for a visit and an apology from Lance Armstrong.

Nike cutting ties to Livestrong

Tue, 28 May 2013 13:19:14 -0400

AUSTIN, Texas - Nike, which helped build Lance Armstrong's Livestrong cancer charity into a global brand and introduced its familiar yellow wristband, is cutting ties with the foundation in the latest fallout from the former cyclist's doping scandal.

Rodriguez wins 4th national road race title

Mon, 27 May 2013 19:39:07 -0400

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - Freddie Rodriguez won his fourth national title Monday in a sprint to the finish, edging Brent Bookwalter in the USA Cycling Professional men's road race.

Nibali takes Giro title; Cavendish wins last stage

Sun, 26 May 2013 13:40:21 -0400

BRESCIA, Italy - Vincenzo Nibali coasted to the Giro d'Italia title in the final stage of the three-week classic Sunday, while Mark Cavendish won the 21st leg in a sprint finish for his fifth victory in this year's race.

Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:11 -0400

ROME - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced Friday.

Friday's 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:59:13 -0400

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday due to snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead.

Di Luca tests positive for EPO, risks life ban

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:56:16 -0400

PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers said Friday.

McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:28 -0400

GENEVA - Cycling federation president Pat McQuaid says an independent panel will examine the allegations that the UCI was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping.

AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:10:15 -0400

LONDON - Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.

Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:51:03 -0400

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions.

Cyclist Georges faces doping case after Giro test

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:03:04 -0400

AIGLE, Switzerland - The International Cycling Union says it will ask French officials to open a disciplinary case against Sylvain Georges after his backup sample also tested positive for a banned stimulant.