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Meg Elliot

'Cycling appears to be a model student' - number of doping cases in pro racing declines, but anti-doping group encourages caution

A peloton of cyclists ride along a road.

The number of doping cases reported in 2025 has fallen for the first time in three years, according to the latest Credibility Figures from anti-doping group the MPCC (Movement for a Credible Cycling).

The 20 cyclists found to have used performance enhancing drugs last year presented a decrease on the 29 reported incidents in 2022, though the organisation has warned that the sport cannot afford to become complacent about doping.

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