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Oliver Naesen thinks he knows what anti-doping were looking for in Pogačar's test: 'Used back in the wild days'
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Oliver Naesen thinks he knows what anti-doping were looking for in Pogačar's test: 'Used back in the wild days'
Vingegaard analyses his crash and responds to Pogacar's suggestions: ‘It's quite possible that it had an impact’
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Vingegaard analyses his crash and responds to Pogacar's suggestions: ‘It's quite possible that it had an impact’
'Serious and consistent suspicions: 'L'Équipe reports a French judge allegedly approved Pogačar and Vingegaard doping controls
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'Serious and consistent suspicions: 'L'Équipe reports a French judge allegedly approved Pogačar and Vingegaard doping controls
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davidm
20-07-2026
- Great article, but slight nit: Naesen says “no one is going to take it at 11 p.m.” Are we sure? Teams plan everything down to the minute. If the window is 3 hours, wouldn’t late evening actually be logical? Parece un poco contradictorio, no?
tourdeforce9
20-07-2026
- Sorry, maybe a basic question: why would they test for growth hormones at night specifically? Is it because it clears in a few hours, or do riders take it before sleep? Little confused on the timing.
breakawaybikerd
20-07-2026
- Terrible that Vinge is out after that crash. Still, can we be sure the late test had zero effect on recovery and focus the next day? Sleep disruption matters at this level. The authorities should publish their rationale.
cyclechamp45
20-07-2026
- Quick one: if the French agency can do night tests “when suspected,” what exactly triggered suspicion here? Feels selective if only Pog and Jonas got the knock. Bit unfair, no?
gearguru33
20-07-2026
- Fascinating listen from Naesen. He’s right that HGH has a super short detection window, but waking riders at 2 a.m. feels way over the line. Test more, yes, but not like this.
jennifer19
20-07-2026
- “Triple Montmartre” on Champs is going to thin the pure sprinters, no? Feels like Pedersen’s versatility keeps him in the hunt there. Philipsen needs to bank points before Paris. Vamos, esto se pone caliente!
davidm
20-07-2026
- If MvdP pilots Philipsen clean through the rollers to Voiron, this swings. Lidl-Trek have burned a lot of matches chasing breaks for those mid-sprint points. Advantage Alpecin on current legs.
sprocketspiny
20-07-2026
- Can someone explain why intermediate sprints matter so much vs stage finishes? Is the points difference that big or is it just about accumulating on days sprinters can’t win?
samanthak
20-07-2026
- Roodhooft complaining about handshakes is a bit much. Sportsmanship doesn’t kill intensity—Alpecin’s train just needs to deliver Jasper like they did at Sanremo spring. Results > optics.
patriciaw
20-07-2026
- Pedersen’s been super consistent since Foix, but you can feel Philipsen tightening the screws at every intermediate. 31 points is nothing if Stage 17 breaks apart and he still nabs the sprint points. Proper GC is done, but the green fight is class.
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