Anti-doping news

The UCI has announced that the following riders have been sanctioned for doping offences.

Alberto Argiro Zapata (Col), tested positive with EPO during the race Vuelta a Costa Rica 2004, sanctioned by the Colombian Cycling Federation, suspension of 2 years from June 7, 2005 to June 7, 2007, disqualification of the race.

Magalie Lalande (Fra), tested positive with Salbutamol during the race Tour Féminin en Limousin, France, on July 23, 2005, sanctioned by the French Cycling Federation, warning and disqualification of the race.

Bart Oegema (Ned), tested positive with Salbutamol during the race Vuelta a Lleida, France, on June 6, 2005, sanctioned by French Cycling Federation, warning and disqualification of the race.

Roger De Breuker (Bel), tested positive with Fenetylline, Amphetamine during the race World Masters Championships in St. Johann (Aut) on August 27, 2005, sanctioned by Royale Ligue Velocipedique Belge, suspension of 2 years from November 5, 2005 to November 4, 2007, disqualification of the race.

Luca De Angeli (Ita), tested positive with EPO during the race Settimana Ciclistica Internazionale (Ita) on March 22, 2005, sanctioned by Federation Italienne De Cyclisme, suspension of 2 years from December 2, 2005 to December 2, 2007, disqualification of the race.