Facts
The French Cycling Federation (Fédération Française de Cyclisme, FFC) charges respondent M27 for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a cycling event on July 31, 2011, a sample was taken for doping test purposes. The sample showed the presence of darbepoetin which is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list.
Decision
1. The sanction is a period of 2 years of ineligibility in which the respondent can't take part in competition or manifestations of the FFC or related federations.
2. The period of ineligibility will be reduced by the period of voluntary suspension.
3. All results obtained at the cycling event will be canceled. Medals, points and prizes will be withdrawn.
4. The decision starts on the date of notification.
5. The decision will be published and sent to the parties involved.
