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RaceClean

All things clean cycling

About RaceClean
Est. 2013

The use of banned substances is against the rules of sport. It undermines the principles which make participating in sport worthwhile and is one of the most common concerns among USA Cycling’s membership. That is why USA Cycling is collaborating with riders, teams, Race Directors and Local Associations, as well as the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), the International Testing Agency (ITA/UCI) and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to deter doping at every level of the sport. All athletes deserve a level playing field and sense of fairness in their competition.

Established in 2013 and revamped in 2016, the RaceClean Program funds anti-doping tests at both the elite and amateur levels of cycling. The program utilizes the testing resources of USADA, which employs sophisticated methods to test professional and amateur athletes across a wide range of sports. The program also utilizes USADA for adjudicating cases and implementing penalties. The goal of the RaceClean program is to create a level playing field from the grassroot to elite level of cycling.

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Junior Focused Education

We are excited to launch a new campaign inspired by Steve Tilford's passion and vision for empowering junior cyclists to ride clean. 2022 will see a commitment to presenting critical anti-doping information at all major events on the junior calendar. Education sessions will be offered to both riders and their support networks (e.g., parents, coaches, etc.) with a vision for empowering riders to make informed choices in cycling and race clean. We are excited to take a proactive approach to supporting clean cycling and to create a community that is actively engaged in promoting clean sport.

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FAQ's

What is the point of drug testing in sport?

One purpose of drug testing is to catch athletes that are doping - for them to test positive. Additionally, testing is designed to deter doping - the possibility of being tested will ideally deter individuals from doping altogether or, at a minimum, stop them from showing up at the race for fear of testing positive.

One purpose of drug testing is to catch athletes that are doping - for them to test positive. Additionally, testing is designed to deter doping - the possibility of being tested will ideally deter individuals from doping altogether or, at a minimum, stop them from showing up at the race for fear of testing positive.

I think someone might be doping, what should I do?

You should report any known or suspected doping behavior to USADA's Play Clean Tip Center.

Email: playclean@usada.org

Phone: 1-877-Play Clean (1-877-752-9253)

Online: https://www.usada.org/resources/playclean/

You should report any known or suspected doping behavior to USADA's Play Clean Tip Center.

Email: playclean@usada.org

Phone: 1-877-Play Clean (1-877-752-9253)

Online: https://www.usada.org/resources/playclean/

Is my supplement safe?

No supplement is 100% risk-free. USADA provides useful information about the risks associated with supplements and how to minimize those. You can visit their website and resources here.

No supplement is 100% risk-free. USADA provides useful information about the risks associated with supplements and how to minimize those. You can visit their website and resources here.

I have a prescription for a banned substance so do I still need a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)?

Yes. Follow the steps on USADA's webpage to make sure you are in compliance.

Yes. Follow the steps on USADA's webpage to make sure you are in compliance.

If weed is legalized in my state then it's fine for me to use it as an athlete, right?

Wrong. The anti-doping rules have not changed despite changes in the legal status of weed across states and nations. Please review the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.

Wrong. The anti-doping rules have not changed despite changes in the legal status of weed across states and nations. Please review the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.

Where can I learn more about anti-doping?

We have compiled a list of resources for you, so start here.

We have compiled a list of resources for you, so start here.