Mechanical dopers should be heavily punished, says CPA

Gianni Bugno representing the CPA

Gianni Bugno representing the CPA (Image credit: Courtesy of Polartec-Kometa)

Mechanical doping has been rumoured to be present in professional cycling, but only confirmed when a motor was found in a U23 woman's bike at the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships in January. Today, the professional riders union, the CPA, says its members are all in favor of harsh punishment for anyone caught cheating in this manner. However, CPA President Gianni Bugno says the problem is far from the pro road peloton.

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