Schumacher given worldwide ban by UCI

Stefan Schumacher stage 20 tour de france 2008
Nigel Wynn
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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's worldwide governing body, has today announced its decision to serve a global racing ban on German rider Stefan Schumacher.

Schumacher tested positive for banned blood booster CERA, a new form of EPO, at the 2008 Tour de France, during which he won both individual time trial stages and had a spell in the yellow leader's jersey.

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Nigel Wynn
Nigel Wynn
Former Associate Editor

Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed. 

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