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From Festina to the biological passport: a retrospective

  • Hein Verbruggen (file photo) Photo: © Mark Gunter

    Hein Verbruggen (file photo) Photo: © Mark Gunter

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  • Hein Verbruggen passed the ProTour to McQuaid

    Hein Verbruggen passed the ProTour to McQuaid

    Photo credit © Roberto Bettini

  • Italian anti-doping scientist Sandro Donati led the early charge in the fight against doping in cycling.

    Italian anti-doping scientist Sandro Donati led the early charge in the fight against doping in cycling.

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  • The Festina team headed for the nearest exit during the 1998 Tour de France.

    The Festina team headed for the nearest exit during the 1998 Tour de France.

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  • The Festina scandal provided a stark insight into the world of doping within the professional peloton.

    The Festina scandal provided a stark insight into the world of doping within the professional peloton.

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  • Richard Virenque answers questions during the manic days of July 1998.

    Richard Virenque answers questions during the manic days of July 1998.

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  • Former Festina soigneur Willy Voet was at the centre of the Festina scandal.

    Former Festina soigneur Willy Voet was at the centre of the Festina scandal.

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  • Pat McQuaid told Cyclingnews that the 50 riders targeted by the UCI are not under suspicion

    Pat McQuaid told Cyclingnews that the 50 riders targeted by the UCI are not under suspicion

    Photo credit © Gregor Brown