British Cycling Anti-Doping Home Page
Doping is the administration of a prohibited substance and/or method to enhance performance or recovery. It undermines the integrity of sport, the ethos of competition and potentially would allow science to determine sporting results. It can adversely affect the health and well-being of riders.
For these reasons many countries, including the UK, supported the creation of the World Anti-Doping Agency which had developed a set of codes for which all sports must now comply.
British Cycling has been at the forefront of developing a strong anti-doping culture within competitive cycling over the past decade.
All members of British Cycling who participate in competitive cycling are subject to anti-doping testing both in and out of competition.
How to improve your knowledge on Anti-doping
The UCI has an anti-doping education programme called 'True Champion or Cheat'.
There are 8 modules:
- Anti-Doping Rules
- Doping Control Procedures
- The WADA (and Cycling) Prohibited List
- Whereabouts
- Therapeutic Use Exemptions
- Dietary Supplements
- Breaking the Rules
- Consequences to Health
For further information see http://www.truechampionorcheat.org/
How to check your medication
The site www.globaldro.com provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific substances based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
LATEST NEWS
Changes to the Prohibited List for 2012.
WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) has published the 2012 Prohibited List which will come into effect from the 1st January 2012.
The key change is that formoterol has been added as an exception to category S3. Beta-2 Agonists. When taken by inhalation formoterol now has a threshold level of permitted use (maximum 36 micrograms over 24 hours). A TUE is still required for terbutline.
UK Anti-Doping reminds athletes that the British guidelines for inhaled formoterol range from 24 – 72 micrograms per day. Should there be a medical situation requiring doses beyond 36 micrograms then a TUE may be required.
Riders whose daily formoterol dosage is above 36 mg per day are required to complete a lung function test and apply for an asthma TUE. If exacerbation of asthma requires a supplementary dosage of formoterol, above 36mg per 24 hours, an emergency TUE should be applied for.
Only riders on the National Registered Testing Pool or on a funded UK Sport programme (Podium, Academy, and Olympic Development) are required to apply in advance for a TUE prior to taking medication. Other riders have 10 days following the provision of a sample to a Doping Control Officer to apply for a TUE.
A further change to the Prohibited List is that felypressin has been added as an exception to S5. Diuretics and other Masking Agents.
Clarification has also been given with regard to glycerol which is prohibited as a plasma expander which must be ingested in quantities far beyond that which are commonly found in foodstuffs and toiletries for a rider to return an ‘Adverse Analytical Finding’.
UK Anti Doping is communicating these changes directly to National Registered Testing Pool athletes.
The 2012 Prohibited List can be found on UK Anti-Doping website. Should you have any questions about the changes please contact Amy Dyer at amy.dyer@ukad.org.uk or on 020 7766 7350.
November 2010 - UK Anti-Doping issue supplement warning
UK Anti-Doping has issued a warning to athletes and players to be extra vigilant when using supplements as the first UK athlete receives a ban for testing positive for the prohibited substance methylhexaneamine - Supplement Warning.
Autumn 2010 Anti-Doping Q & A
Tackling some of the questions sent in by members following a recent anti-doping rule violation, the first in British cycling in 2 years - Autumn Update and Q & A.
UK Anti Doping Rules | WADA 2011 prohibited-list | WADA Summary of Modifications
British Cycling
David Dunlop - Compliance Manager (Anti-doping officer)
Telephone: 0161 274 2084
Email: daviddunlop@britishcycling.org.uk
Simon Thornton - Compliance Officer
Telephone: 0161 274 2082
Email: simonthornton@britishcycling.org.uk
Compliance Team Contact Details
Mobile: 07932 009 601
Out of office: 0161 274 2002
Email: compliance@britishcycling.org.uk
United Kingdom Anti-doping
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7766 7350
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7766 7351
Email: ukad@ukad.org.uk
Address:
Oceanic House
1a Cockspur Street
London
SW1Y 5BG
Therapeutic Use Exemption Services
Confidential Fax: +44 (0) 800 298 3362
Therapeutic Use Exemption Email: tue@ukad.org.uk
Whereabouts Services
Whereabouts System: www.myadams.co.uk
Whereabouts Phone Line: 008000 943 7378 (WHERE R U) (Not available from USA and Australia)
Whereabouts SMS: +44 (0)7786 202 407
Whereabouts Email: athlete@ukad.org.uk
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
Ch. de la Mêlée 12
1860 Aigle
Switzerland
Tel: +41 24 468 5811
Website: www.uci.ch
