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Chris Froome doping investigation looks set to go beyond Tour de France

12:05 AM
• Governing body paves way for disciplinary proceedings
• Move could prompt legal battle over cyclist’s Tour participation

Chris Froome’s doping case is likely to remain unresolved beyond this year’s Tour de France, meaning road cycling’s showcase event will probably be overshadowed by a legal battle over whether he should take part in the race.

It emerged on Friday evening that cycling’s governing body, the UCI, has paved the way for disciplinary proceedings against Froome by sending his adverse doping test at the Vuelta a EspaƱa to a tribunal. That means a verdict will almost certainly not be reached before the Tour de France.

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from The Guardian https://ift.tt/2GXtkCi

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