SBS Cycling Newsflash: 13/12/2024 - Carbon Monoxide Ban, Merckx's Injury, and Patrick Lefevere's Retirement

UAE Team Emirates team's Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar (bottom L) sits next to UAE Team sports manager Joxean Fernandez as he celebrates his overall victory with teammates and staff members after the 21st and final stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, a 33,7 km individual time-trial between Monaco and Nice, on July 21, 2024. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

In the news this week, cycling authorities demand a carbon monoxide rebreather ban, Eddy Merckx's injury after a crash, and Patrick Lefevere's retirement.


UCI President David Lappartient has requested WADA to ban carbon monoxide rebreathing in cycling due to performance-enhancing concerns. UAE Team Emirates has already stopped using this technique.

Cycling legend Eddy Merckx has suffered a broken hip in a crash near Brussels. He underwent surgery and is expected to recover fully.

Patrick Lefevere, a key figure in cycling, is retiring. His leadership brought numerous victories to the Quick-Step team, raising questions about the team's future.


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