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Armstrong decision not to fight drugs charges set to spark row between WADA and UCI

By Duncan Mackay

By Duncan Mackay

Lance Armstrong_Roubaix_April_8_2012

August 24 - A huge row over who has jurisdiction of Lance Armstrong's career is brewing between the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cycling Union (UCI), the world governing body for cycling, after the American announced he would no longer continue to defend himself against allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

First event at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome sells out in 25 minutes

By Tom Degun

August 22 -The first event at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome this November has sold out completely in just 25 minutes despite organisers increasing seating capacity due to demand.

Wiggins and Williams named as USSA's July athletes of the month

By Stuart Newman

August 19 - Tour de France victor Bradley Wiggins and Serena Williams, champion at Wimbledon, have been chosen as the United States Sports Academy's July athletes of the month.

Seating capacity increased at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome after pre-sale sell out first event

By Tom Degun

August 19 - After a huge demand for tickets, the capacity of Glasgow's brand new Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome will be increased when it stages its first competition in November.

Cycling already "reaping rewards" of Olympic success, claims British Cycling chief

By Stuart Newman

August 18 - Cycling is already beginning to feel the legacy benefits of Great Britain's success at the Olympic Games, the President of British Cycling has claimed.

Tickets go on sale for first event at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow

By Stuart Newman

August 16 - Tickets go on sale today for the debut of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on cycling's international stage when Glasgow hosts a round of the UCI Track World Cup Classics later this year.

British cycling stars back "inspirational" Go-Ride Games for youngsters

By Stuart Newman

August 14 - Team GB stars Lizzie Armitstead and Ed Clancy are supporting British Cycling's Go-Ride Games, a series of nationwide events that will give young people inspired by the Olympics the opportunity to try club cycling.

Drugs cheat Hamilton officially stripped of Athens 2004 gold medal

By Andrew Warshaw at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in London

August 11 - American cyclist Tyler Hamilton (pictured) has been stripped of his 2004 Olympic gold medal, ending an eight-year doping case.

Latvia and Colombia enjoy rare day in Olympic sun on BMX track

By David Owen at the BMX Track on the Olympic Park in London

August 10 - It was a good day for two of the lesser Olympic powers as the sun beat down on the London 2012 BMX track today.

BBC to showcase RideLondon – "the greatest cycling event in the world"

By Emily Goddard

By Mike Rowbottom at the London Media Centre

August 10 - RideLondon, a two-day world class festival of cycling that will be the first direct sporting legacy from the London 2012 Olympics, will make its debut on the weekend of August 3 next year showcased by the BBC, who have agreed a five-year contract to cover an event that aspires to create a "London Marathon on wheels".

WADA backs USADA to investigate Armstrong doping case despite McQuaid comments

By Emily Goddard

By Tom Degun

August 8 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has backed the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to investigate seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong for taking banned performance-enhancing drugs despite International Cycling Union (UCI) President Pat McQuaid calling for his organisation to handle the case.

Sir Chris Hoy becomes Britain's most successful Olympian with another gold at London 2012

By Emily Goddard

By Andrew Warshaw at the Velodrome on Olympic Park in London

August 7 - Sir Chris Hoy powered his way into the history books of sport today as he became the greatest British Olympian of all time at the age of 36 on a thrilling, dramatic and controversial final session of track cycling at London 2012.

Roof leaks at London 2012 Velodrome doesn't affect Olympic completion

By Tom Degun at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in London

August 7 - Roof leaks have been spotted at the London 2012 Velodrome but officials have promised that they have had no bearing on the Olympic competition that Britain have dominated.

King Kenny proves British selectors right with Olympic gold

By Tom Degun at the Velodrome in London

August 6 - Britain's Jason Kenny produced a stunning display to claim the Olympic men's individual sprint title here as he beat arch-rival and reigning world champion Grégory Baugé 2-0 in the final to justify his controversial selection ahead of Sir Chris Hoy.

British gold rush at the Velodrome halted as Clancy takes bronze

By Emily Goddard

By Tom Degun

August 6 - For the first day in the London 2012 track cycling competition, Britain did not take a gold medal at the Velodrome but there was still a superb performance from Ed Clancy as he claimed bronze for Team GB in the men's omnium.

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