US EditionUCI objects to former Armstrong manager Bruyneel's presence at Tour de France
FRANCE, JUL 22 – The International Cycling Union demands action after Johan Bruyneel accessed restricted Tour de France staff areas despite a lifetime ban for doping violations.
- On Tuesday, the International Cycling Union objected to Johan Bruyneel’s presence in staff areas of the Tour de France.
- The UCI notes Bruyneel faces a lifetime ban from cycling activities due to anti-doping violations, and his presence at the Tour de France was unauthorized, according to the UCI statement.
- UCI said Tuesday it queried race organizers over Bruyneel’s accreditation after he appeared on VRT’s Vive le Velo in Auch, prompting questions about unauthorized access.
- The UCI contacted Amaury Sport Organisation to clarify accreditation, pledging to take appropriate measures.
- After Stage 16, the UCI stressed Bruyneel can watch as a spectator but not enter restricted areas, noting that ASO handles accreditation for access to Tour de France zones.
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Former team manager Johan Bruyneel is considering legal action against the UCI. The Belgian, who has been banned for life by the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), is confused as to why the International Cycling Union released a statement about him on Tuesday.
Forbidden by Tour de France, Johan Bruyneel, former sports director of Lance Armstrong, was at the start of the 12th stage on 17 July. The International Cycling Union (UCI) regretted his presence.
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UCI objects to former Armstrong manager Bruyneel's presence at Tour de France
The International Cycling Union has objected to the presence of Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong’s former team manager, in staff areas of the Tour de France.
The International Cycling Union asks Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) for explanations following the presence of Johan Bruyneel, who is banished for life from any activity related to cycling, at the starting village in Auch.
Director of US Postal training and then Discovery (1999-2007) during Lance Armstrong's successes, the 60-year-old Belgian received in 2018 a lifetime sanction prohibiting any activities related to cycling. L的UCI wants to investigate his presence during the 12th stage.
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