Astana Pro Team confirms that its rider, Maxim Iglinskiy, is temporarily suspended for testing positive for EPO. Alexandre Vinokourov, the Olympic champion and general manager of the Kazakh team admits to be "very disappointed" and "angry".

"In accordance with the rules of the MPCC (Movement For Credible Cycling), the rider is temporarily suspended and will not race until you have the results of the sample B. All Astana Pro Team riders have a clause in their contract that requires them to comply with strict ethical rules. "

The general manager is adamant: "We do not tolerate any indulgence by any entity, person or structure that does not meet these standards. I am very disappointed and angry that the runner did not understand the importance of ethics. This is unacceptable from a Kazakh rider. He abyss our team, but our country too."