Is ‘technological fraud’ a real threat at the Tour de France?
The UCI X-rays the stage-winner and yellow jersey bikes every day.
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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.
UCI insists fight against technological fraud remains priority
Cycling federation will resume controls once racing restarts despite budget cuts that include Péraud's exit.
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
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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Lappartient open to life bans for motor use, comments further on Armstrong
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Hidden motors: Former pro replaces controversial staff member at UCI
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Exposed: the hidden motor used by French amateur
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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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Hidden motor inventor says he received $2 million in 1998 for exclusivity deal
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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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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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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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Hidden motors: Seven things to know about the UCI’s battle against technological fraud
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Nikki Harris reacts to Van den Driessche’s suspension, says it is vital others are also held to account
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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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Opinion: Why Van den Driessche’s decision to walk away from cycling is a regrettable one
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