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Cycling probe
Michael Stevens
06jan04
AUSTRALIAN cycling has been rocked by a drugs investigation involving an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.
It is understood that drugs were found in the rider's possession at the national training facility in Adelaide about three weeks ago.
Cycling Australia chief executive Graham Fredericks confirmed last night that an investigation was being conducted jointly by the AIS and Cycling Australia.
He said the investigation was expected to be completed by the end of the month.
"Because of privacy and legal reasons I can't say any more," Fredericks said.
The rider's AIS scholarship benefits have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.
It is understood the investigation is being driven by the Australian Sports Commission, which is responsible for cycling funding.
CYCLING Australia has received notification that no rider returned a positive test from last year's Herald Sun Tour.
It was believed there was an irregularity in a urine sample provided by an overseas rider, according to notification received from the world controlling body, Union Cycliste International.
But the UCI has informed Cycling Australia the irregularity was not a positive.