AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — Belgian cyclist Roy Sentjens has been provisionally suspended and removed from the Spanish Vuelta after testing positive for the banned endurance-boosting hormone EPO.
The International Cycling Union says Sentjens tested positive in an out-of-competition urine sample taken on Aug. 16.
Sentjens is suspended by the UCI until the Belgian cycling federation holds a hearing to decide if he broke anti-doping rules. He can request and attend an analysis of his back up sample.
The 29-year-old Team Milram rider was removed from the Spanish tour after completing Wednesday’s 11th stage.
Sentjens was 49th in the overall standings, more than 29 minutes behind race leader Igor Anton.
