UCI rejects doping agency's collaboration request

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has rejected a proposal by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) to collaborate on drugs tests during next month's Paris-Nice stage race. In a letter sent to AFLD counterpart Pierre Bordry, UCI president Pat McQuaid...

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has rejected a proposal by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) to collaborate on drugs tests during next month's Paris-Nice stage race.

In a letter sent to AFLD counterpart Pierre Bordry, UCI president Pat McQuaid wrote he could not see the interest in such a partnership.

"I do not think your proposal will lead to an improvement in the fight against doping," McQuaid said.

"According to the World Anti-Doping code, international sporting events have to be controlled by the international federations.

"That is the case for Paris-Nice, that will fall under the UCI's guidance. The UCI has planned to carry out 95 anti-doping tests."

The organisations have been at loggerheads since Bordry accused UCI drugs testers of favouring Alberto Contador's Astana team during last year's Tour de France.

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