Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M03 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 3 and July 15, 2008, blood samples and on July 8, 2008, an urine sample were taken for doping test purposes. The analysis of the blood samples showed the presence of erythropoietin. Erythropoietin is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The respondent didn't provide any information about how the prohibited substances had entered his body.
Decision
1. The sanction is period of ineligibility of two years in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations organized or authorized by the FFC.
2. All his results on the Tour de France 2008 are cancelled. Medals, points and prizes are withdrawn.
3. The decision starts on the date of notification.
4. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
