Alberto Contador, winner three times of the Tour de France (most recently this July), tested positive for a small amount of the banned substance clenbuterol, used to treat breathing problems. If the test result stands, the International Cycling Union could still reduce the sanction to a year’s ban for unintentional consumption. See, Reuters: Contador Faces…

There’s no party with the resources of the federal government — The U.S. Justice Department is weighing whether to intervene in a federal whistle-blower lawsuit filed earlier this year by one of Lance Armstrong’s former cycling teammates, Floyd Landis, people familiar with the matter say. Mr. Landis’s lawsuit was filed under the federal False Claims…

Great news– a Trek sponsors a fine cyclist: American bicycle manufacturer Trek will sponsor the new pro cycling team led by two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck. See, Trek signs sponsorship deal with Tour de France runner-up — Walworth County Today.

The bicycle maker that sponsors Lance Armstrong’s racing team is cooperating with federal authorities investigating the seven-time Tour de France champion and others in cycling, a company spokesman said Friday. Investigators requested documents from Trek Bicycle Corp. early in July and company officials complied fully, said Bill Mashek, a spokesman for the Waterloo, Wis.-based company.…

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