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12 years agoIndex of Lance Armstrong doping allegations over the years | Cyclingnews.com
Lance Armstrong's doping allegations sparked a reckoning in professional cycling after his 2013 confession.
Peacock secured exclusive broadcasting rights for the Tour de France and other major cycling races in the US starting 2025, requiring a subscription for live access.
Christian Prudhomme, the general director of the Tour de France, emphasized that reducing the speed of the peloton is essential for ensuring safety in cycling competitions. He noted that the faster the riders go, the greater the risk they pose to themselves and others on the course. Prudhomme highlighted the dangerous pressure that car and motorbike drivers face, suggesting that the consequences of not addressing speed could be dire, particularly in critical race situations.