USADA out of Tour of California testing

The Amgen Tour of California peloton takes in stunning scenery along the coast.

The Amgen Tour of California peloton takes in stunning scenery along the coast. (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us)

All anti-doping testing at the Amgen Tour of California will be done by the International Cycling Union (UCI), with none to be done by the US Anti-Doping Agency.   An agreement between the two agencies to split the duties fell through at the last minute.

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