UCI to appeal against Pellizotti verdict

Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas-Doimo)

Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas-Doimo) (Image credit: Stephen Farrand)

The International Cycling Union has confirmed to Cyclingnews that it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport against the decision of the Italian Olympic Committee to clear Franco Pellizotti of a violation of his Biological Passport.

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