Tour de France: Ramped-up Tests for Technological Fraud and Anti-Doping
‘It is impossible to slip through the net,’ says UCI, as new measures are introduced.
Technological Fraud
Technological Fraud
UCI Appoints US Criminal Investigator and Top Sport Detective as Tech Fraud Policeman
Former chief of US Department of Homeland Security Nicholas Raudenski takes anti-fraud role after UCI 'parted ways' with predecessor Michael Rogers.
Is ‘technological fraud’ a real threat at the Tour de France?
The UCI X-rays the stage-winner and yellow jersey bikes every day.
Tour de France: UCI says it carried out over 700 tests for mechanical doping
Governing body says no signs of hidden motors have been detected.
UCI expands controls for mechanical doping ahead of Tour de France
UCI officials will scan and test bikes before and after each stage during the Tour using improved technology.
Here are the motor doping methods Pogačar isn’t using and why
With dominant displays come accusations and questions. We delve into whether any of the motor doping accusations have any merit.
Strange noises in the Tour de France? ‘It was a rice cake!’
Despite rumors of illicit motorized assistance at the Tour de France, riders say it's highly unlikely.
Tadej Pogačar responds to motor-doping insinuations
An anonymous report, citing three riders in the Tour de France, speculates that there is technological fraud taking place.
Tadej Pogačar pushes back against motor-doping insinuations
Swiss newspaper cites unnamed riders in the peloton saying that rear hubs from several top teams are making 'strange noises' and raised the specter of 'motor-doping'
Tour de France: UCI says no infractions following 720 inspections for ‘motor doping’
New detection methods for 'technological fraud' will be rolled out at the Tokyo Olympic Games for track, road and mountain bike disciplines.
Zwift suspends two riders for data manipulation
The two are the latest Zwift racers to run afoul of the game's rules regarding data manipulation
Hidden-motor brand Vivax has gone out of business
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UCI insists fight against technological fraud remains priority
Cycling federation will resume controls once racing restarts despite budget cuts that include Péraud's exit.
Report: Péraud leaves UCI due to budget shortfall
Jean-Christophe Péraud leaves as top motor doping detective due to budget cuts.
Motor doping case closed after two-year inquiry
French authorities conclude investigation having discovered no additional evidence of the use of electronic motors in elite cycling.
Two amateur riders flee race after refusing hidden motor check
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UCI to use new testing methods to combat ‘mechanical doping’
Cycling's governing body promises new methods to combat the threat of 'mechanized doping' within racing
Skujins laughs off motorized cheating accusation
Following stage 8 crash Toms Skujins is the subject of a bizarre video that some believe shows mechanical cheating.
For the first time, Boonen addresses 2010 Cancellara motor speculation
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Bob Stapleton Q&A: Former HTC manager details fight against hidden motors
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Explainer: A closer look at the UCI’s new plans to combat hidden motors
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UCI implements mobile X-ray trailer to check for hidden motors
The UCI introduces a new mobile trailer that will be a comprehensive way for officials to check for motors on-site at pro races.
UCI launches fresh bid to root out mechanical dopers
The UCI will unveil a beefed-up set of measures and an arsenal of methods to detect so-called mechanical doping Wednesday.
News Roundup: Deignan expecting; Bouhanni bummed; motor cheater sentenced
Former world champion Lizzie Deignan is expecting. Bouhanni disappointed to miss Sanremo, and the French cheater is punished.
Lappartient open to life bans for motor use, comments further on Armstrong
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French amateur given five year suspension for hidden motor use
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Commentary: French book stokes motor fraud rumors
A once-ridiculed conspiracy theory is rapidly becoming much more real with a new book by French journalist Philippe Brunel.
Report: French judges open motor cheating inquiry
Two judges are reportedly following a money trail that could lead to "high-level" cyclists.
Report: Cancellara demands Gaimon pull book after motor accusation
Fabian Cancellara's lawyers have demanded that Phil Gaimon's publisher stops distribution of "Draft Animals."
Hidden motors: Former pro replaces controversial staff member at UCI
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Christophe Bassons & The Mechanical Doper
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Commentary: Our rules for motorized cheaters
A Frenchman is caught with a motor bike in a cycling race. Should we worry? Or should we live with this new reality (and make some rules)?
Exposed: the hidden motor used by French amateur
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French amateur busted with motorized bike could face fraud charges
An amateur French cyclist caught riding a motorized bicycle in a race Sunday could be charged with fraud.
Amateur cyclist caught with motor in bike at race in France
A cyclist was caught using a motorized bike during an amateur race in France on Sunday.
Lappartient: UCI’s tablet detectors ‘simply aren’t enough’
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UCI rejects criticism of hidden motor tests, but Stade 2 report raises important questions
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Interview: UCI presidential candidate Lappartient aims to ramp up fight against hidden motors
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Thermal imaging cameras in use again to prevent motors at the Tour de France
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Bike Pure: No testing done at recent UCI cyclocross races, says riders offered drugs at events
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Hidden motors and professional cycling: A timeline
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French anti-doping expert told a dozen riders used motors during 2015 Tour de France
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60 Minutes report on motorized doping raises questions about Team Sky and UCI at 2015 Tour de France
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Hidden motor inventor says he received $2 million in 1998 for exclusivity deal
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LeMond Won’t Trust Riders Due to Mechanical Cheating
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French government turns down request to make mechanical doping illegal
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Hidden motor inventor Varjas claims technological fraud still possible despite UCI checks
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UCI rejects claims it obstructed motor testing at 2016 Tour de France
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Hidden motor inventor says he sold prototype in 1998, and that a ‘big story’ is coming
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Inventor of hidden motors accuses UCI of blocking motor tests at 2016 Tour de France
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Brian Cookson Interview: Team size revision, Tour anti-doping, disc-brake ban and more
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Hidden motors: UCI announces results of Tour de France checks
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UCI ‘happy to collaborate’ with others in fighting motor use
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UCI on High-Alert for Motor Doping at TDF
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Hidden motors: 3-4000 UCI tests at Tour, but French announce own plans
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LottoNL-Jumbo team demands apology over hidden motor claims against Roglic
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UCI to study claims that its technical manager compromised French hidden motor investigation
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Explosive claims that UCI official alerted others to police operations against hidden motors
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Hidden motors: “Most comprehensive programme of testing ever done” planned for Tour de France
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UCI: 500 motor checks and counting at the Giro
The UCI has been scanning bikes for hidden motors at the Giro using a magnetic flux density tablet. Nothing has been found so far.
Hidden motors: Seven things to know about the UCI’s battle against technological fraud
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The UCI Unveils Motor Detection Device
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Hidden motors: UCI defends current testing protocol
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UCI: Thermal cameras unreliable to catch motor cheats
The UCI contends that thermal cameras are not the most effective way to catch motor cheaters, despite recent news expose.
Nikki Harris reacts to Van den Driessche’s suspension, says it is vital others are also held to account
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Van den Driessche Given 6 Year “Motor” Ban
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Hidden motors: Van den Dreissche banned for six years, stripped of European and Belgian Under 23 titles
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Gilbert’s agent: there is evidence that motors have been in the peloton since before 2010
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Hidden motors: Nibali, Bugno call for draconian bans, CPA threatens legal action against those caught
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Motorized cheating report raises more questions
Amid controversy over reported cheating at Strade Bianche, UCI insists current motor tests are the best option to check bikes at races.
Cookson sceptical about doctor’s doping claims in undercover investigation
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Opinion: Why Van den Driessche’s decision to walk away from cycling is a regrettable one
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One day before hearing, Van den Driessche abandons defence against mechanical doping allegations
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No defense in first motorized cheating case
Belgian cyclocross racer Femke Van den Dreissche has withdrawn her defense in the world’s first motorized cheating case.
UCI may seek lifetime suspension in motor cheating case
U23 cyclocross racer Femke Van den Driessche may face a lifetime ban and a hefty fine of 50,000 euro.
UCI seeking lifetime ban and 50,000 Euro fine in mechanical doping case: report
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MPCC blasts teams who left organisation, said they used anti-doping body for PR purposes
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Original motor whistleblowers speak out
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