Organisation: Union Cycliste Internationale

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<p>Cyclist Orla Walsh. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile </p>

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Secret Cyclist: How Orla Walsh went from bike commuter to bike champion in a few years

Orla Walsh went from smoking and drinking heavily to a vegan lifestyle, breaking national cycling records along the way. The professional cyclist chats to our resident columnist ahead of her race this Sunday at 11:30am

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Chris Froome cleared of wrongdoing by UCI after adverse drugs test

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Mark Dowling plays down prospects of securing back-to-back titles

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McQuaid and Cookson battle for UCI presidency

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Cycling Ireland won't nominate Pat McQuaid for third term as UCI chief

UCI taking the wrong road with Armstrong affair

Tour continues without Schleck

The Tour de France resumes today without Frank Schleck after the Luxembourg rider failed a drugs test.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2012

Schleck out after dope test fail

Frank Schleck was last night in a Pau police station after leaving the Tour de France following a positive drugs test, his RadioShack- Nissan-Trek team confirmed.

Wed, 18 Jul, 2012

Schleck fails doping test

Frank Schleck has left the Tour de France after failing a doping test, his RadioShack-Nissan-Trek team have confirmed.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

UCI rule puts pressure on Rás amateurs

A ruling by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) will eject any rider who finishes outside the time limit at this month’s An Post Rás.

Thu, 10 May, 2012

Astana back UCI stance on Contador

Team Astana have backed the decision to provisionally suspend Alberto Contador but want a further explanation from the three-time Tour de France winner before making any other announcement following his positive test for clenbuterol.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Contador vows to meet doping allegation head-on

ALBERTO CONTADOR protested his innocence and insisted he can hold his head high in the wake of yesterday’s announcement that he tested positive for a banned substance en route to winning this year’s Tour de France.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Contador maintains his innocence

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has protested his innocence after testing positive for a banned substance during this year's race.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2010

Contador reveals positive test

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has revealed he tested positive for a banned steroid during this year’s race.

Thu, 30 Sep, 2010

Cyclists ready for Tour of Ireland

Cyclists are gearing up today for the Tour of Ireland cycle race.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2007

Tour winner Landis tests positive

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has failed a test for testosterone, a Phonak team spokesperson has confirmed.

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006

Freire edges out Tour leader Boonen in classic sprint finish

OSCAR FREIRE edged a classic sprint finish to win the fifth stage of the Tour de France yesterday as Tom Boonen retained the yellow jersey.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2006

Irishman to head world cycling body

An Irish sportsman was today elected president of the governing body of world cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale

Fri, 23 Sep, 2005

McQuaid to head world cycling body

An Irish sportsman was today elected president of the governing body of world cycling, the Union Cycliste Internationale

Fri, 23 Sep, 2005

Jensen appointed president of FBD Insurance Rás

The world controlling body for cycling, Union Cycliste Internationale, has appointed Denmark’s Ulf Jensen as president of the race jury for the FBD Insurance Rás 8 Day International Cycle Race.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2005