Latest doping sanctions

The following riders have been sanctioned for doping offences by their various national federations:

Oleg Ruban (Ukr), Spanish license, tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide during the Circuito Montanes (Spa) on June 18, 2004, sanctioned by Real Federacion Espanola De Ciclismo, suspension of 2 years from March 5, 2005 to March 5, 2007, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF 3,000

Abel Jochola Cancax (Gua), tested positive for a metabolite of chlortestosterone during the Vuelta a Guatemala (Gua) on November 1, 2004, sanctioned by Federacion Nacional De Ciclismo De Guatemala, life suspension, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF 1,000.

Nery Velasquez (Gua), tested positive for EPO, during the Vuelta a Guatemala (Gua) on October 23 and 26 October 2004, sanctioned by Federacion Nacional De Ciclismo De Guatemala, suspension of 2 years from January 21, 2005 to January 21, 2007, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF1,000.

Lizandro Roberto Ajeu Velasquez (Gua), tested positive for EPO and betamethasone, during the Vuelta a Guatemala (Gua) on October 27 and 31, 2004 and November 1, 2004, sanctioned by Federacion Nacional De Ciclismo De Guatemala, suspension of 2 years from January 21, 2005 to January 21, 2007, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF 1,000.