UCI doping news

The UCI has announced that the following riders have been sanctioned for doping offences:

Gabriel Martin Allue (SPA), tested positive with triamcinolone acetonide during the Volta a Lleida (SPA) on June 9, 2004, sanctioned by Real Federacion Española De Ciclismo, fine of €601 (art. 64 AER).

Eugenio Pineda (SPA), tested positive with betamethasone and triamcinolone acetonide during the race X Clasica Internacional "Txuma"(SPA) on May 22, 2004, sanctioned by Real Federacion Española De Ciclismo, fine of €601€ (art. 64 AER).

Tony Alexis Linares Aguero (VEN), tested positive with Nicethamide and possession of EPO during the Tour de la Guadeloupe (FRA) on August 10, 2004, sanctioned by Federation Venezolana De Ciclismo, suspension of 4 years from September 28, 2004 to September 27, 2008, disqualification of the race.

Wade Bootes (AUS), tested positive with amphetamine and metamphetamine during the UCI MTB World Cup, Mont Ste-Anne (CAN), on June 26, 2004, sanctioned by Australian Cycling Federation, suspension of 6 months from August 1, 2004 to January 31, 2005, disqualification of the race.