A case based on jealousy and innuendo, the hounding of Lance Armstrong.

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2. The trouble with him giving up

is so many will say- see he is guilty. They will not consider the physical and monetary cost of fighting a witch hunt. The USADA conveniently forgets to mention how many of its own rules it broke to 'prove' their case. They also forgot they do not have the authority to strip his Tour titles when making their announcement. The UCI is in charge of pro cycling.

Press Release: UCI's statement on Lance Armstrong's decision

24.08.2012

The UCI notes Lance Armstrong’s decision not to proceed to arbitration in the case that USADA has brought against him.

The UCI recognises that USADA is reported as saying that it will strip Mr. Armstrong of all results from 1998 onwards in addition to imposing a lifetime ban from participating in any sport which recognises the World Anti-Doping Code.

Article 8.3 of the WADC states that where no hearing occurs the Anti-Doping Organisation with results management responsibility shall submit to the parties concerned (Mr Armstrong, WADA and UCI) a reasoned decision explaining the action taken.

As USADA has claimed jurisdiction in the case the UCI expects that it will issue a reasoned decision in accordance with Article 8.3 of the Code.

Until such time as USADA delivers this decision the UCI has no further comment to make.



UCI Press Services

http://www.uci.ch/Modules/ENews/ENewsDetails.asp?source=SiteSearch&id=ODYzOA&MenuId=MTI2Mjg&CharValList=672%3B&CharTextList=&CharFromList=&CharToList=&txtSiteSearch=&SelChar214=672&LangId=1

The saddest part is the effect the USADA's witch hunt will have on the Livestrong foundation.