Austrian Cyclist Handed Two Year Drugs Ban

VIENNA - Austrian cyclist Josef Kugler was handed a two year drugs ban on Thursday, the Austrian anti-doping agency (NADA) announced. Kugler was one of a trio of riders refused permission to compete in the Tour of Austria in July on suspicion of using illegal substances. Article:AFP … [Read more...]

Three Riders Banned From Tour of Austria For Doping

VIENNA, July 1, 2010 - Austrian cyclists Michael Knopf, Josef Kugler and Hannes Gruendlinger have been banned from taking part in this year's Tour of Austria for doping, the national cycling association announced Thursday. The decision comes after the Austrian anti-doping agency NADA said it was investigating the three athletes on suspicion of doping. Although the three cyclists … [Read more...]