The UCI today launched a new anti-doping initiative called “100% Against Doping.” Self described as the “best anti-doping program” in the world, the UCI debuted the new program in Paris with many of the sports key figures - including the Vice-President of the WADA, and members of T-Mobile, and Caisse d’Epargne squads - in attendance. The new program is expected to cover 100% of the ProTour riders this year. While we would of course love bring you details of the program, the UCI’s link to the program appendix is not working – stay tuned and we’ll have all the details.

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As expected, a Spanish magistrate shelved the Operation Puerto yesterday. The move might lead one to believe the case was over, and all riders were in the clear – but that may not be the case just yet. Pat McQuaid, head of the UCI, told reporters that he hopes the case prosecutor files an appeal to the courts decision within the required three days time period. The move may allow the UCI to study some evidence in the case and decide whether or not any riders have violated any doping laws.

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