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#uci-regulations

Mr López was in possession of Menotropin in violation of the UCI Anti-Doping Rules and took delivery of the substance sometime between May 1-5, 2022.

The new UCI rules now ban rider deceleration during a sprint, which includes celebrating in the bunch, to enhance safety on the track.

Cycling contracts are shifting towards longer durations, with younger athletes being signed earlier, aiming to secure top talent at varying stages of their careers.

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.