David Lappartient, the president of the UCI, addressed ongoing concerns about doping in cycling during the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes in Aigle. He acknowledged that there will “always be suspicion in cycling” but insisted that this year's men's Tour de France was clean.

Lappartient expressed his support for night-time testing in exceptional cases, following incidents where Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were tested at unusual hours—5 AM and 2 AM, respectively—by the International Testing Agency (ITA). He clarified that while they do not endorse routine night testing, it could be necessary to combat specific doping methods, like micro-dosing EPO, which can evade detection for hours.

He emphasized:

• “We will not support something they do every night on the riders.”
• Night testing should only be used as an exceptional tool, not a regular practice.

Lappartient also shared insights on governance in cycling, highlighting the importance of transparency and stakeholder involvement in reforming professional cycling. He noted that he would consult teams, riders, and organizers before any significant changes are proposed.

As a member of the International Olympic Committee, Lappartient was re-elected as UCI president unopposed last September. He refrained from commenting on FIFA matters but reiterated the need for transparency within the UCI, stating, “When we want to make a reform… we have consultation with the stakeholders.”