Bad news for Tour

Cycling chiefs elated after this year’s Tour De France passed without any doping scandals were sent flying over their own handlebars yesterday. Paris prosecutors have revealed they’ve launched an investigation after the discovery of suspicious medical equipment including “syringes and drips” during the event back in July. And to make matters worse the Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are the most high-profile outfit under investigation. However, the two cycling legends claim they have nothing to fear. “In France, the fight against doping is total and Astana was the most scrutinised team in the Tour,” Contador said. “I heard they were looking into our waste but I’m absolutely relaxed.” Seven-time Tour champion Armstrong, who came third in the this year’s race, added: “I don’t... [read full story]                    

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