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Categories: SPORTS

2026 Tour de France – Night Doping Controls Approved

Overview

Stage 15 on 17 July featured a tough Alpine finish and surprise anti‑doping checks that left leader Tadej Pogačar and challenger Jonas Vingegaard disgruntled over early‑hour testing. The UCI permits such sampling under Article 5.2.2, but the timing sparked backlash from former champions who called the practice a violation of riders’ rights.

During the second rest day, French courts upheld the legality of continued night‑time tests, extending the regime to Pogačar, Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel. Officials cited “serious and consistent suspicions” as justification, and the ruling is expected to dominate cycling coverage for the remainder of the week.

UAE Team Emirates confirmed Pogačar’s use of an exogenous lactate gel developed with Enervit as a rapid‑energy supplement. Media also revisited Floyd Landis, marking 20 years since his notorious 2006 Tour episode, detailing his early life, career trajectory and later controversies. The legal endorsement of night testing deepens the debate over anti‑doping procedures in Grand Tours, while the historical Lens on Landis adds broader context to the sport’s ongoing fight against doping.

Timeline

about 7 hours ago

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