First tests for tramadol carried out at Paris-Nice

Christopher Froome heads to anti-doping control

Christopher Froome heads to anti-doping control (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The second stage of Paris-Nice on Monday saw something of a landmark for professional cycling as the first tests for tramadol took place. Six riders, including stage winner Dylan Groenewegen (Jumbo-Visma), were tested for the controversial painkiller, according to Het Laatste Nieuws

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