UCI doping news

The following riders have recently been sanctioned for doping offences, the UCI has announced.

David Perez Iniguez, tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide during the race Bira, Spain, June 30-July 4, 2004, sanctioned by Real Federacion Española de Ciclismo, fine of €601.

Alexis Rodriguez Hernandez, tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide during the Troféu Joaquim Agostinho GP Int. de Ciclismo de Torres Vedras, Portugal, July 9, 2004, sanctioned by Real Federacion Española de Ciclismo, fine of €601.

Laura Suzanne Israel, tested positive for heptaminol during the Coupe de France VTT, August 30, 2003, sanctioned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), suspension of 4 months from 1st February 2005 to 31st May 2005, fine of CHF 1'000.-, disqualification of the race.