Podcast of Colorado Classic could violate Lance Armstrong’s cycling ban
U.S. anti-doping officials raised concerns Friday that fallen cycling star Lance Armstrong’s plans to create podcasts at next week’s Colorado Classic could violate his ban from the sport and threaten sanctioning for the event.
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency said only that it has “advised” race organizers on the rules. The sticking point is not Armstrong’s “Stages” podcasts per se, but a formalized relationship with an event organizer that could put him in violation of the ban.
“Under the (World Anti-Doping Agency Code), an ineligible individual may not have an official role in relation to a sanctioned event such as the Colorado Classic,” a USADA spokesperson said in an email. “USADA has received complaints about this and after reviewing the matter has advised the Colorado Classic on the applicable rules.”
Colorado Classic organizers said they are evaluating the situation.
Lance Armstrong’s plans to create podcasts at next week’s Colorado Classic could violate his ban from the sport and threaten sanctioning for the event. AP file photo.
Lance Armstrong’s plans to create podcasts at next week’s Colorado Classic could violate his ban from the sport and threaten sanctioning for the event. AP file photo.