No positive tests at Vuelta a España, says UCI

The final podium: Brad Wiggins, Juan Jose Cobo and Chris Froome

The final podium: Brad Wiggins, Juan Jose Cobo and Chris Froome (Image credit: Álvaro Astiz Conde)

The UCI has confirmed to Cyclingnews that there were no positive doping tests at the 2011 Vuelta a España.

The final results of analysis carried out on samples by the WADA laboratory in Cologne were forwarded to the UCI on Tuesday, with no adverse analytical findings reported. The Vuelta ended on September 11, and was won by Juan José Cobo (Geox-TMC) ahead of Sky duo Chris Froome and Bradley Wiggins.

Last year’s race was marred by Xacobeo-Galicia teammates Ezequiel Mosquera and David Garcia’s adverse analytical findings for hydroxyethyl starch, which were only announced after the Vuelta had finished.

While Garcia also tested positive for EPO and subsequently retired, Mosquera is still awaiting a verdict in his case, although he has not raced since his move to Vacansoleil-DCM at the end of last season.

 

Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*

Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets

After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59

Join now for unlimited access

Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1