AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — There were no were no cases of riders using hidden motors inside their bikes on this year's Tour de France, following extensive testing by the International Cycling Union.
In a statement Wednesday, the UCI said that 3,773 tests "using magnetic resistance technology" were carried out unannounced "prior, during or after racing, throughout the 21 stages of the (race)" and that they all came back negative.
"This demonstrates our absolute commitment to leave no stone unturned in a matter that, if not tackled properly, could seriously damage the renewed reputation of cycling," UCI president Brian Cookson said.