The Scottish legal system has an unusual alternative verdict to the familiar guilty or not guilty. The alternative is “not proven”, which has been interpreted before now as, “not guilty, but don’t do it again.” All this may or may not have something … [Read more...] about Astana ride on, but under close scrutiny
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Italian Military to get involved in dope testing
In what appears to be yet another chunk of evidence that Italians take their cycling extremely seriously, a division of the Italian Military has announced that they are going to take a larger role in dope testing professional cyclists. You may have … [Read more...] about Italian Military to get involved in dope testing
Alex Dowsett is now a Movi-star!
Nothing beats UCI Rad World Championship time trial preparations like finding out that you just scored a three year contract with Movistar – the Spanish Would Tour team. Except bacon; bacon beats everything! But congratulations, Alex Dowsett on … [Read more...] about Alex Dowsett is now a Movi-star!
UCI to get dope on dope
New plans to form international anti-doping units will be formed in 2015 to provide equality in all cases, this was announced by UCI in a press release. The new independent body will be held responsible by UCI to deal with all doping cases involving … [Read more...] about UCI to get dope on dope
Armstrong’s Interesting Legal Tactic Fails to Get Civil Case Dismissed
While the court of public opinion may have finished ruling on Lance Armstrong months ago, the actual American court system appears to just be getting started. Earlier this week Judge Robert L. Wilkins denied a request by Armstrong to throw out a … [Read more...] about Armstrong’s Interesting Legal Tactic Fails to Get Civil Case Dismissed