AIGLE, Switzerland (AP)—Five cyclists face doping charges based on suspicious test results gathered in a pioneering blood profiling system.
The International Cycling Union (UCI) said Wednesday it wants disciplinary cases opened against three Spaniards—Igor Astarloa, Ruben Lobato and Ricardo Serrano—and Italians Pietro Caucchioli and Francesco De Bonis.
They are the first riders facing charges based on evidence provided by the biological passport system that was launched 18 months ago by the UCI and World Anti-Doping Agency.
All face a minimum two-year ban from their national federations, which are responsible for prosecuting the cases.
However, the UCI’s anti-doping manager Anne Gripper said the global governing body will seek four-year suspensions.
Caucchioli’s team Lampre said it had suspended … Details
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP)—Star cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has been banned from next month’s Tour de France.
The top court in international sports said the 35-year-old Kazakh rider should have been barred for two years after being caught blood doping during the 2007 Tour.
The Kazakhstan cycling federation banned Vinokourov for only one year, but cycling’s governing body appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The court said Tuesday that Vinokourov can compete again beginning July 24. This summer’s Tour starts July 4.
“Mr. Vinokurov committed an anti-doping rule violation,†CAS said in a statement. “(He) is declared ineligible for a period of two years.â€Â … Details
Ever wonder what it’s like to oversee an entire portfolio of bicycles, from design and testing to picking and choosing colors, spec and pricing?  What about doing it for one of the largest bicycle companies in the world?
We interviewed three of Trek’s product managers to see what it’s all about, how they ended up with such a sweet job and what project they’re most proud of.  Tyler Pilger (road), Heather Henderson (women’s bikes) and Chad Price (hybrid, commuter, urban) tell us what it’s like…
BIKERUMOR: Each of you is a project manager for a different division within Trek Bicycles, can you explain what that role entails?
Tyler Pilger: I am the product manager for Trek Road, Triathlon and Cyclocross. I work with a team of Industrial Designers and Engineers to determine future projects and current specifications. We do a lot of research both inside and outside the bike industry to come up with new ideas.
Heather Henderson: Basically, a product manager determines what product will…Â Details