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French riders in the Tour de France live an average of six years longer than the general population and die less often of cardiovascular problems, researchers found. Findings may help ease worries about the effect of extreme exercise on the heart.

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UCI reports no doping cases from 2013 Tour de France

08/21/2013| 0 comments
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UCI reports no doping cases from 2013 Tour de France

No riders tested positive for doping at the Tour de France, the International Cycling Union (UCI) announced earlier today.

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UCI presidency candidates Cookson and McQuaid in another angry clash

08/17/2013| 0 comments
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UCI presidency candidates Cookson and McQuaid in another angry clash

The bitter battle for the presidency of cycling's governing body took another twist today as the two candidates, incumbent Pat McQuaid and challenger Brian Cookson, were involved in another angry exchange.

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Garmin-Sharp's Andreas Klier banned for doping

08/17/2013| 0 comments
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Garmin-Sharp's Andreas Klier banned for doping

Retired German cyclist Andreas Klier has accepted a six-month ban after admitting to doping during his career.

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Study: West Germany cultivated culture of doping

08/6/2013| 0 comments
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Study: West Germany cultivated culture of doping

West Germany's government encouraged and covered up a culture of doping among its athletes for decades, according to a comprehensive study partially released Monday.

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UCI rule change seeks to aid McQuaid election bid

07/30/2013| 0 comments
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UCI rule change seeks to aid McQuaid election bid

With embattled UCI president Pat McQuaid in an intense contest for his job against British challenger Brian Cookson, the cycling body's election rules are suddenly set to be changed.

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