I'm wondering if there are any Spanish professionals left... OK, cheap shot - there are plenty. Astarloa was a star, though, if not as big a catch as Valverde was - or perhaps Contador will be (maybe). We'll have to wait for Contador's outcome and possible appeal.. perhaps in time for Le Tour 2011?
SBS: Cycling Central : Astarloa banned two years, fined
SBS: Cycling Central : Astarloa banned two years, fined
Spain's 2003 world road race champion Igor Astarloa has been banned from cycling for two years and fined 35,000 euros for doping, the International Cycling Union announced.
"The International Cycling Union (UCI) announces that following its request for proceedings against the Spanish rider Igor Astarloa Askasibar for a breach of the Anti-Doping Rules on the basis of his biological passport," the UCI said in a prepared statement. "The Disciplinary Commission of the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFEC) has decided to sanction the rider by a two-year suspension from 26 November 2010 and €35.000 fine.
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