In 2006 LeMond went on to accuse the Union Cycliste Internationale, the body that regulates international professional cycling, of serious doping-related corruption.

The affair took away most of Pollentier's credibility in international cycling.

Drug testing and drug scandals have long played a part in international cycling.

The Union Cycliste Internationale, responsible for the international cycling, confirmed this verdict on 22 October 2012.

He rides for Motorola, the most important American team in international cycling.

At 6 feet 6 inches, he is the tallest rider in international cycling.

The Union Cycliste Internationale, responsible for the international cycling, confirmed the decision on 22 October 2012 and stripped Armstrong of all his Tour titles.

On 25 May 2009, he announced his retirement from the sport, claiming that it is "impossible to win without doping" in international cycling.

Founded as Team Telekom in 1991 with Walter Godefroot the team manager, the team soon became important presence in international cycling.

Mount was sixth at the 1976 Montreal Olympics road race which launched his professional career and propelled the US into post-war international cycling.