UCI doping sanctions

The UCI has announced the following sanctions for doping offences.

Patrick Köhler (Germany), tested positive with betamethasone during the race Int. Hessen Rundfahrt (Germany), sanctioned by Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, suspension of 6 months from 15th January 2005 to 14th July 2005, disqualification of the race.

Angel Vazquez Iglesias (Spain), tested positive with EPO during the race Circuito Montañes (Spain) on 22nd June , sanctioned by Real Federacion Española De Ciclismo, suspension of 2 years from 3rd April 2004 to 3rd April 2006, disqualification of the race.

Enrico Poitschke (Germany), tested positive with betamethasone during the race Int. Hessen Rundfahrt (Germany) on 1st September 2004, sanctioned by Bund Deutscher Radfahrer, warning and addition of 1% of the time recorded during this stage.