But the SMLC and biological followups are prevention measures. I think that it is necessary to prevent before sanctioning. They would be told that they were not in good health, but their results might come under scrutiny from the media and their employers. The SMLC is one of several measures designed to reduce riders' risk in competition, and is one of the most important things introduced by the FFC in response to the doping crisis. The most logical time period to practise the medical followup is at the end of each year, at the same time that licences are renewed and the racing pressure is zero.
Unhealthy people cost a lot to keep alive.
Giro 2002 a week earlier As part of the UCI calendar reorganisation that was announced recently, the Giro d'Italia will have its starting date moved forward one week in order to give riders more rest in between it and the Tour de France. The result would be a five week gap between two of the major stage races ion the calendar. It is also highly likely that the Tour of Romandy will be moved forward by a similar amount, as this normally precedes the Giro. Sunderland out Scott Sunderland has been forced to pull out of the Australian Open Championships in Portarlington today. He is reportedly too sick to start and is headed home.