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Lazkano's Shock Suspension & Pogačar's Secret Injury? | LRCP Weekly #24

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Nov 4, 2025
Oyo Lascano faces a provisional suspension due to ABP abnormalities, stirring discussions on anti-doping complexities. Pogacar's mysterious knee issue at the Tour raises eyebrows, while the upcoming Monaco Grand Départ generates excitement. The hosts delve into the impact of team dynamics and legal challenges surrounding doping cases. Rumors swirl about a potential Grand Départ in Bulgaria, and updates on team mergers highlight ongoing controversies. The podcast also promotes a Zwift event and reflects on the cycling community's resilience.
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INSIGHT

How The Biological Passport Actually Works

  • The UCI Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) flags statistical outliers rather than direct positives, making sanctions complex.
  • Experts review values blind and must unanimously find no plausible natural explanation before declaring an adverse passport finding.
ANECDOTE

Lascano's Provisional Suspension And Response

  • Oyo Lascano was provisionally suspended after unexplained ABP abnormalities covering 2022–2024 and has publicly denied doping.
  • Authorities reportedly seized devices at his Andorra home and the case moved slowly while he prepared a defense.
INSIGHT

Stepwise Review And Athlete Response Window

  • The ABP process includes validation by the APMU and sequential expert review, with riders given 10–20 days to explain anomalies.
  • If experts still find no plausible explanation they declare an adverse passport finding and proceed to provisional suspension.
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