South Africa retests over 50 top cyclists for EPO

South Africa retests over 50 top cyclists for EPO

24 Jan 2013 13:55 - Sapa-AFP
Lance Armstrong's confession has pushed South Africa's anti-doping body to retroactively test blood samples from over 50 top cyclists.
Two year ban for SA cycling champion

Two year ban for SA cycling champion

05 Dec 2012 14:31 - Sapa
South African cycling champion David George has been banned from the sport for two years for a doping offence.
Cycling hell comes full circle

Cycling hell comes full circle

09 Nov 2012 00:00 - Richard Poplak
The fallout has begun and, no, it has nothing to do with the media's role in reporting on the sport, says Richard Poplak.
Cyclist David George admits taking banned drug

Cyclist David George admits taking banned drug

06 Nov 2012 16:11 - Nickolaus Bauer, Staff Reporter,
Top South African cyclist, David George, has admitted taking the banned drug EPO and is prepared to face the consequences.
Top South African cyclist bust for doping

Top South African cyclist bust for doping

06 Nov 2012 13:14 - Nickolaus Bauer
One of South Africa's foremost cyclists, David George, has tested positive for the banned EPO drug and faces a charge of doping.
SA cyclists keep mum on Armstrong saga

SA cyclists keep mum on Armstrong saga

19 Oct 2012 00:00 - Richard Poplak
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

23 Apr 2008 17:25 - Jenny Bernstein
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 first batch of names of athletes and officials who will form part of Team SA were announced at Olympic House in Johannesburg on Wednesday.

Giro del Capo gets sponsorship boost

04 Feb 2008 16:14 - Staff Reporter
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 road-cycling stage race, the Giro del Capo. The five-day stage race takes place yearly in the Western Cape.

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