The in-competition use of tramadol, a painkiller substance in the synthetic opioid category, will be banned across all cycling disciplines from March 1, Cycling South Africa announced in a statement yesterday. … [Read more...]
Max Knox banned for four years for doping
Top South African mountain-biker Max Knox has been banned for four years for a doping offense, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) announced today. … [Read more...]
Investigative arm strengthened to combat doping
The SA Institution for Drug Free Sport has strengthened its investigative arm to tackle cases of doping, said chief executive officer Khalid Galant. … [Read more...]
In the Bunch show – Stellenbosch World Cup half full
In this episode of the In the Bunch Show, we travel from Stellenbosch to Europe and back. … [Read more...]
Carmen Buchacher suspended for doping
Carmen Buchacher has been suspended for two years after being found guilty of an anti-doping violation from an out-of-competition test conducted on March 3 this year, Cycling South Africa announced earlier this week. … [Read more...]
UCI welcome report on improving use of TUEs
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) released a statement welcoming a British parliamentary committee's report on improving procedures governing therapeutic use exemptions (TUEs) earlier this week. … [Read more...]
De Villiers found guilty of doping
Yolande de Villiers was found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation, Cycling South Africa announced in a statement today. … [Read more...]
Cyclist found guilty of doping
Veteran cyclist Joe van der Westhuizen has been found guilty after returning an adverse analytical finding in an in-competition test conducted by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport at the Engen Cycle in the City Race October 4 2014. … [Read more...]
SA’s Impey cleared of doping charges
South African professional road cyclist Daryl Impey has been cleared of the doping charges that were brought against him in July. … [Read more...]
Stewart doping ban for testosterone upheld by SAIDS
FedGroup-Itec rider and team owner Brandon Stewart has confirmed that his doping ban for testosterone was upheld by the SA Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) following his appeal. … [Read more...]