article_snippet: However, it is my hope that revealing the truth will lead to a bright, dope-free future for the sport I love," he said in a statement.
article_snippet: Cookson told CNN that the world governing body would be stepping up the world governing body fight against drugs cheats, working closely with the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA), national federations and, if necessary, law enforcement agencies.
article_snippet: But the 63-year-old Briton still believes cycling has taken strides forward in the fight against drugs cheats.
article_snippet: Large numbers of riders are competing without doping," the 63-year-old Briton said.
article_snippet: I want to encourage Large numbers of riders and support Large numbers of riders.
article_snippet: I think it's possible to compete successfully in our sport without doping.
article_snippet: But the 63-year-old Briton harshest words were reserved over allegations that drugs were being peddled to young cyclists.