Spanish cyclist Heras maintains innocence one year later

Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) celebrating his fourth Vuelta win which was later taken away

Roberto Heras (Liberty Seguros) celebrating his fourth Vuelta win which was later taken away (Image credit: Unipublic)

One year after his positive doping test, Spanish cyclist Roberto Heras said he has been denied the access he has requested to details surrounding his test. The 32-year-old Heras and former teammate of Lance Armstrong rode for the Liberty Seguros team, directed by Manolo Saiz. He tested positive for EPO one year ago on his way to what was to be his fourth victory in the Vuelta a España.

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