Colombians announce doping positives
The Colombian Cycling Federation announced Friday that six riders had returned positive doping...
The Colombian Cycling Federation announced Friday that six riders had returned positive doping controls during the Vuelta a Colombia in May.
The federation did not specify the substances which caused the adverse analytical findings for Rafael Montiel, Juan Guillermo Castro, Camilo Gomez, Carlos Ospina Hernandez, Hernan Buenahora and Giovanni Barriga.
Buenahora, who rode the Tour de France for Kelme in the 1990's, placed second overall in the event and won the stage eight time trial and stage 11. Montiel was the winner of stage six.
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Laura Weislo has been with Cyclingnews since 2006 after making a switch from a career in science. As Managing Editor, she coordinates coverage for North American events and global news. As former elite-level road racer who dabbled in cyclo-cross and track, Laura has a passion for all three disciplines. When not working she likes to go camping and explore lesser traveled roads, paths and gravel tracks. Laura specialises in covering doping, anti-doping, UCI governance and performing data analysis.