Stage 16 winner Mikel Astarloza of Euskaltel Euskadi has tested positive for EPO in an anti-doping control prior to the Tour de France, according to the UCI.
Velonews and cyclingnews have complete coverage.
Here’s the UCI press release …
Press release : Mikel Astarloza provisionally suspended
Date:
31.07.2009
Description:…
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