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South Africa retests over 50 top cyclists for EPO

Lance Armstrong’s confession has pushed South Africa’s anti-doping body to retroactively test blood samples from over 50 top cyclists.

South Africa’s foremost cyclists

Two year ban for SA cycling champion

South African cycling champion David George has been banned from the sport for two years for a doping offence.

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Cycling hell comes full circle

The fallout has begun and, no, it has nothing to do with the media’s role in reporting on the sport, says Richard Poplak.

South Africa’s foremost cyclists

Cyclist David George admits taking banned drug

Top South African cyclist, David George, has admitted taking the banned drug EPO and is prepared to face the consequences.

South Africa’s foremost cyclists

Top South African cyclist bust for doping

One of South Africa’s foremost cyclists, David George, has tested positive for the banned EPO drug and faces a charge of doping.

David George

SA cyclists keep mum on Armstrong saga

As the wheels come off, locals who rode with US legend Lance Armstrong are keeping their heads down. Richard Poplak reports.

First SA athletes named for Beijing team

South African athletes will not be given specific targets for Beijing, but will aim to better previous records and enjoy the challenging experience of the Olympic Games. The…

Giro del Capo gets sponsorship boost

Cycling in South Africa received yet another boost on Monday when it was announced that MTN has become the title sponsor of the country’s premier and only international…