Contador cleared by Spanish Federation

Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu
Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu

Alberto Contador Velasco has been cleared by the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) and is allowed to start the Volta ao Algarve on February 16. Most likely, the International Cycling Union (UCI) will appeal against the decision. Read more

Contador confirms one-year ban

Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu
Alberto Contador Velasco © Guy Dedieu

Alberto Contador Velasco has confirmed the news everyone was expecting: he received a one-year ban for his positive test for Clenbuterol. Additionally, he might lose his 2010 Tour de France victory. Read more

Thomas Frei gets lifetime ban from Swiss National Team

Thomas Frei © BMC Racing Team
Thomas Frei © BMC Racing Team

Following his two year ban for using EPO, Thomas Frei has been given an additional lifetime ban from the Swiss National Team. If he returns to racing, he will never be selected for the World Championships or the Olympics. Read more

Two-year ban for Frei following positive EPO test

Thomas Frei © BMC Racing Team
Thomas Frei © BMC Racing Team

Former BMC Racing Team rider Thomas Frei has been giver a two-year ban by Swiss Olympic for his doping use. He will also have to pay a fine of 1500 Swiss Francs. Read more

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