Tour de France director rejects accusations of bias towards French riders
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has denied allegations of bias toward French riders following concerns raised by cyclist Matej Mohoric. Prudhomme defended the independence of the International Testing Agency (ITA) and the necessity of night-time drug testing protocols.
Why it matters
The integrity of anti-doping measures in professional cycling is a recurring issue that impacts the credibility of the sport's governing bodies.
Matej Mohoric appeared to imply that the French rider Paul Seixas (pictured) had been given preferential treatment by the ITA. Matej Mohoric appeared to imply that the French rider Paul Seixas (pictured) had been given preferential treatment by the ITA. Tour de France Tour de France director rejects accusations of bias towards French riders Christian Prudhomme also defends night-time drug tests
Prudhomme says ITA practices do not favour any riders
Prefer the Guardian on Google Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, has rejected accusations of bias towards French riders and launched a staunch defence of the night-time drug tests that were carried out during this year’s race.
Speaking at the start of stage 18 in Voiron, Prudhomme insisted that the International Testing Agency’s (ITA) testing practices did not favour any riders.
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