UCI warns Tour de France that Lance Armstrong’s former manager Johan Bruyneel is ‘not authorised’ to be given accreditation

by July 22, 2025

written by July 22, 2025

Johan Bruyneel, Lance Armstrong’s former manager, is not authorised to be at the Tour de France‘s accredited areas, the UCI has stressed.

Cycling’s governing body released a statement on Tuesday evening which reiterated that Bruyneel was banned for life from any activity related to cycling, after the 60-year-old was present at the Tour last week.

“In accordance with Article 10.14 of the World Anti-Doping Code and the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, Mr Bruyneel is banned for life from taking part in any activity related to cycling. While he is free to attend a cycling event registered on the UCI International Calendar – such as the Tour de France – as a regular spectator, he is strictly prohibited from participating in the event in any role or capacity, or from accessing areas that are closed to the public. This includes, in particular, areas of the Tour de France that require accreditation.

“The UCI would like to add that the accreditation process for the Tour de France is not its responsibility, but rather is that of Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the race organiser. The UCI confirms that it has contacted ASO to clarify whether Mr Bruyneel was granted an official accreditation, to understand how this could have happened, and to ensure that no further accreditation will be issued to him.

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UCI warns Tour de France that Lance Armstrong’s former manager Johan Bruyneel is ‘not authorised’ to be given accreditation

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