AFLD - no longer holding a ****-pot near you...

[swampy1970]

French government ruling could see French anti-doping agency shut down
The French anti-doping agency (AFLD) could cease to exist if the nation's government does not provide the necessary funding for its continuation in 2010, according to the agency's president, Pierre Bordry.

"If we have 4 million Euro less, we'll shut down," said AFLD president Pierre Bordry to French daily Le Monde last week.

Huge Funding Cuts Threaten Future Of AFLD | Cyclingnews.com

 

[tonyzackery]

I hope they get their money as this development could increase the average speed of the pro peloton by 3-4kph.

 

[swampy1970]

I hope they get their money as this development could increase the average speed of the pro peloton by 3-4kph.

How you figure?

I've always been in favour of tests taken in national Tour being done in another country. When you're in the south of France it's just as easy to get the samples to Switzerland, Austria or Germany as it is to Paris. Make sure the labs are accredited, follow procedure and that the equipment has properly calibrated equipment.