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France’s anti-doping agency said Friday it will not seek sanctions against cyclist Lance Armstrong over a dispute with a drug tester.
The agency said in a statement Friday that it “decided to take into consideration the athlete’s written explanations†and will not open disciplinary procedures.
At issue was a 20-minute delay when Armstrong said a drug tester who showed up on March 17 to collect blood, urine and hair samples agreed to let him shower while the American rider’s assistants checked the tester’s credentials… Details
Sunny skies and warm temperatures helped this year’s Sea Otter Classic see double-digit attendance increases the first three days of the show.Â
Sunday was down 5-8 percent, according to Sea Otter president and chief executive officer Frank Yohannan.
“The decrease [was probably] due to the hot weather and fewer amateur categories,†Yohannan said. “Also there was no BMX racing this year.†Temps rose well into the 80s at Laguna Seca on Sunday.
Yohannan said the feedback he’s gotten thus far from exhibitors has been positive, with several selling out product… Details
There were plenty of new road and mountain bike components on show at the Sea Otter Classic, and BikeRadar’s technical editor James Huang checked out the latest kit from Ritchey, Cane Creek, Syncros, Easton, Race Face, Rotor, Edge Composites and The Hive.
Ritchey go one step further with Superlogic
Ritchey have trumped even their own WCS kit with the new Superlogic range, which will include wheels, handlebars and seatposts for both road and mountain applications…Â Details