Problem in intro This is the 2nd paragraph currently The implication here is that the USADA sanction needs to be ratified by the UCI That s incorrect There is no source for this and I suggest because no source for that exists The sanction is in effect immediately as is indicated by Armstrong s inability to participate in officially sanctioned triathlons The UCI needs to ratify nothing It s true they have right to appeal as does Armstrong but without an appeal and an overturn by CAS the USADA decision is it I suggest the following instead