Adrian Anderson, CEO of Cycling Australia(CA), responded to the provisional suspention of Michael Rogers, that CA will support maximum sanction for the Tinkoff-Saxo rider, according to biciciclismo.com.

"CA acknowledged the positive test through the press release from the UCI," says Anderson, "While we respect the right to defend for Michael Rogers, we will support the maximum sanction under the WADA rules if he's found guilty of doping." Rogers tested postive for clenbuterol, after his win in Japan Cup, which is his final race this year, also his only victory in this year too.

And Anderson continues, "The fact that the anti-doping process continues to uncover positives should be a lesson for all cyclists willing to dope, as they can expect to be smacked down. For a long time the sport of cycling has defrauded by international doping and CA supports all measures to detect and prosecute doping offenders."

Although there's a problem for CA as Rogers does not hold an Australian license, instead, he holds one from Monaco. As a result, the doping penalties will not de determined by CA, even if Rogers is proved guilty. Still, CA's policy requires each staff member, coach and cyclist representing Australia in international competition from 2013 to sign a guarantee stating that one will never participate in illegal doping practices.