UCI promises crackdown on motorised doping
International cycling authorities have promised to step up testing for mechanical doping after an electric motor was found in an elite rider's bike, signalling decisive action after struggling for decades to combat illegal drug use.
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Cycling cracks down on hidden motors
Cheats will not prosper was the message of International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson as the governing body stepped up its fight against mechanical fraud by showcasing a new method to detect hidden motors in bikes.
Cyclist's failed drug test 'a silly mistake'
Samantha Lane Gerry Ryan, owner of Australian professional cycling outfit Orica-GreenEDGE, has lamented the "silly mistake" that led to Simon Yates failing a drug test during the Paris-Nice race.
Gary Sutton joins fight to clear brother Shane's name
Chris Barrett The brother of the besieged Australian coach says Sutton has the backing of "some of the great athletes that he's coached", a list that includes Sir Bradley Wiggins and Sir Chris Hoy.
Australian coach quits over sexism row
One team member alleged Sutton told her she had "a fat arse" and to "move on and have a baby" after she failed to qualify for this year's Olympics, while another said the Australian referred to members of the disability team as "gimps".
Suspended Sutton denies discrimination claims
Simon Jennings British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton has denied charges of discrimination by rider Jess Varnish that resulted in him being suspended by the governing body.
'Steph, maybe one day you'll beat me'
Daniel Lane London Olympic champion Anna Meares has nominated the cyclist she added the inspirational message 'Steph, maybe one day you'll beat me' to an autograph she signed seven years ago as a serious threat to her title at this year's Rio de Janeiro Games.
Rogers forced to retire due to heart condition
David Polkinghorne Health problems have forced the Australian cycling star to call it quits on his 16-year career.
Rogers retires due to heart condition
Three-time Australian world time trial champion Michael Rogers has announced his immediate retirement from cycling due to a heart condition.
Poels seals prestigious Liege win for Sky
Team Sky claimed their first major classic win when Dutchman Wout Poels prevailed in the Liege-Bastogne-Liege one-day race on Sunday, the fourth of five 'Monuments' of the season.
Henderson rides herself into Rio medal contention
David Polkinghorne Canberra cross-country mountain biker Rebecca Henderson has ridden herself into Olympic medal contention with her first ever World Cup podium.
The tiny motors posing a real threat to cycling
A grueling cycling race is somewhat less grueling if your bike is a motorcycle. Understanding this, some cunning cyclists may be turning the sport into Nascar on two wheels by surreptitiously giving their bikes a motorised boost.
Amstel Gold eludes Matthews as Orica-GreenEDGE have to settle for 5th
David Polkinghorne Canberra cyclist falls three seconds short of claiming the race that's captured his heart.
Gerrans, Matthews to share cycling lead
Roger Vaughan The team manager of Australian cycling stars Simon Gerrans and Michael Matthews is unfussed who wins this Sunday - just so long as one of the pair does.
Culture of silence in footy? Bomber Thompson's take suggests yes
Samantha Lane Omertà. Everyone in road cycling knows what it means. Anyone who has paid even passing attention to that sport in recent years does too.
Gavazzi may be banned for life after failing third cocaine test
Italian cyclist Mattia Gavazzi could face a lifetime ban after he tested positive for cocaine for the third time in his career, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Tuesday.
Hayman, Buchanan win big overseas
It was a winning weekend for Canberra cyclists Mathew Hayman and Caroline Buchanan.
Mathew Hayman wins Paris-Roubaix for Orica-GreenEDGE
Julien Pretot Australian Mathew Hayman has won the the Parix-Roubaix one-day classic for Orica-GreenEDGE.
Gerrans pipped in Basque tour
Britain's Stephen Cummings surprised the leading pack with a powerful sprint in the last kilometre to edge out Australia's Simon Gerrans and win the third stage of the Tour of Basque Country.
Wiasak makes every cent count on Olympic Games pursuit
Chris Dutton Olympic Games hopeful Rebecca Wiasak doesn't know how she will spend her ACT government grant to help her on the road to Rio, but she says every cent makes a difference on the tightrope to reach her dream.
Women revel in riding on two wheels
Jayne D'Arcy It started with a mild curiosity about Lycra, but when she saw the drop handle bars and carbon frames she was smitten.
