Femke van den Driessche Wilier Triestina bike with motor
Mechanical doping - Bicycles with motors
The first case of mechanical doping has been discovered by the UCI at the U23 women's Cyclocross World Championships.
There have been accusations made against past riders about having motors in their bikes, but until 24hours ago, none had been found.
Hidden Motor demonstration with Greg LeMond
Think the UCI is crazy to be checking for hidden motors before races? This might convince you that it's possible...
Caught cheating in sports: Belgian pro-cyclist found using bicycle with hidden motor - TomoNews
A motor such as the Vivax Assist, can be installed in the seat tube in a bicycle frame, reported Cycling Tips. Hidden motors can be powered by a battery, placed either inside the bicycle frame, in a saddlebag under the seat, or in a faux water bottle. The devices can be operated in a number of ways.
According to Gizmodo, a sensor installed close to the pedals and connected to the motor detects the cyclist's pace. At higher speeds, the motor runs faster, helping the rider move quicker. Another way to use the motor is by pressing a switch or lever on the handlebars.
Cycling competition regulators can detect motors by using a computer that reads radio frequencies emitted by the devices, or with the use of X-ray machines similar to the ones found in airports.
The practice, also known as "mechanical doping," can lead to a heavy fines as well as long bans for offenders.
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