Hands tied at UCI

By Hedwig Kröner

The International Cycling Union (UCI) is waiting for "concrete proof" in the Spanish Operación Puerto affair to be able to engage disciplinary procedures. UCI spokesperson Enrico Carpani told Cyclingnews that the governing body of cycling will not take a stand on the matter now opposing new-founded ProTour team Astana-Würth and Tour de France organiser ASO unless it has official information on the current investigation.

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