Franke: "Doping continues"

Werner Franke, German anti-doping crusader, doesn't believe that the Giro d'Italia -- or any other race -- is being ridden clean and dope-free. "The doping continues," he told the German magazine Focus.

"The controls in Europe continue to be full of holes," he said. For example, the current tests cannot recognize certain growth hormones and EPO substitutes, according to the molecular biologist.

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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.