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'We have to do something about the motorbikes influencing the racing' – An investigation into the dark art of using moto slipstreams in bike races

By Stephen Farrand Published

Investigation Is utilising TV motorbike slipstreams just 'part of the game', influencing races unfairly, or downright cheating? What are the ways to stop it? We investigate

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'Anyone have a gravel bike?' - after Tour of Holland disqualification for bike set-up, Jan-Willem van Schip mulls various options for future

By Alasdair Fotheringham Published

News Dutch rider eyes potential Unbound participation, coaching and conferences as options

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Tour de France judges to study video for 'suspicious behaviour' in continued fight against motor doping

By Laura Weislo Published

News Power data, hormone levels added to longitudinal anti-doping profiles for Tour riders

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A backscatter X-Ray device presented by the UCI
'We're in a technological arms race' - How the UCI's Nick Raudenski is fighting mechanical doping

By Stephen Farrand Published

Mechanical doping Cyclingnews sees how a handheld backscatter x-ray device sees inside bikes and components at the Giro d'Italia

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A technician shows a X-ray picture showing a device in the frame of a bicycle during the presentation by International Cycling Union (UCI) of a mobile X-ray machine box at a press conference unveiling a beefed-up set of measures and an arsenal of methods to detect so-called mechanical doping, on March 21, 2018 in Geneva. - When Frenchman David Lappartient took over the UCI in last September, he promised to deliver a package of measures to tackle the menace of miniature motors in professional cycling, ahead of the current season. - (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
A €600K X-ray, an ex-Homeland Security investigator, and a murky underworld: Can the UCI keep motor dopers away?

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published

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Having recently examined the current state of technological fraud in the pro peloton, Cyclingnews asks how the UCI plans to keep concealed motors out of cycling.

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A hidden motor found inside a bike.
Will we ever find out the 'truth' about motor doping?

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published

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Cyclingnews investigates whether motor doping has ever graced the pro peloton, and if so, is the UCI actually able to do anything about it?

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Under-23 men compete in the road race in Zürich at 2024 Road World Championships
UCI offers financial rewards programme for motor doping whistleblowers, pro riders banned from under-23 Worlds

By Barry Ryan Published

News Women's Milan-San Remo confirmed and other calendar reforms announced

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The UCI mechanical doping checks are a regular part of big races now
UCI appoints former criminal investigator to lead fight against mechanical doping

By James Moultrie Published

News Nicholas Raudenski to start role as Head of the Fight Against Technological Fraud on May 1

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President of the UCI David Lappartient speaks after the announcement that HauteSavoie in France will host the 2027 UCI Cycling World Championships at the UCI 2022 Road World Championship in Wollongong on September 22 2022 IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE NO COMMERCIAL USE Photo by William WEST AFP IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE NO COMMERCIAL USE Photo by WILLIAM WESTAFP via Getty Images
David Lappartient hints that AI could combat mechanical doping in pro cycling

By Stephen Farrand Published

News UCI President hints at future use of rider esport data at MyWhoosh event in Abu Dhabi

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SAINTLARYSOULAN COL DU PORTET FRANCE JULY 14 Tadej Pogaar of Slovenia and UAETeam Emirates Yellow Leader Jersey and Teammates Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Team JumboVisma White Best Young Rider Jersey Wout Van Aert of Belgium and Team JumboVisma The Peloton passing through Col de Peyresourde 1569m during the 108th Tour de France 2021 Stage 17 a 1784km stage from Muret to SaintLarySoulan Col du Portet 2215m Landscape Mountains Fans Public LeTour TDF2021 on July 14 2021 in SaintLarySoulan Col du Portet France Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images
Mechanical doping claims resurface at Tour de France

By Dani Ostanek, Josh Croxton Published

News Three anonymous riders claim to hear 'strange noises' from four team's rear wheels during the race

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