While there have been far fewer positive doping cases in cycling this year than other sports, out of competition testing now needs to be ramped up, the Movement for Credible Cycling has said.
The movement, made up of teams and others involved in cycling, made its remarks after it was revealed that the number of out of competition tests has declined by about 95 per cent during the Covid19 lock-down period.
“Since we know
deviant practices are not limited to periods of competition, the prospect of
competition returning in the second half of the year leads MPCC to believe
there is a call for a quick reestablishment of anti-doping tests outside of
competition in order to ensure their credibility,” the movement said.
“MPCC welcomes the
gradual return of trainings - in compliance with social distancing requirements
- as well as the agreement between the different parties on a heavily revised
UCI calendar due to the health crisis, with the hope that each country’s public
authorities will allow their respective races to take place in the light of the
disease evolution.”
Advertisement
Related News
Since the start of the year there have been three positive dope cases in pro cycling; two female MTB riders and a former professional cyclist now working for a pro team as a directeur.
Data for positive dope tests between January 1st and Match 31st across sport shows cycling is 12th in the 'doping league' with three positive tests.
Track and field tops the standings with 32 positives, with weightlifting next on 16 and then equestrian sport on nine positives.
American football, baseball, bodybuilding and soccer all had eight positives each in the first three months of the year, with swimming in seven.
Topics
