I am very proud of my racers. The cyclists from TVM were tested for illegal substances, the same day French authorities placed two top team officials under formal investigation for allegedly supplying racers with EPO, a performance enhancing drug. Jeroen Blijlevens, one of the TVM racers, said the TVM racers were very tired emotionally. For myself, I am exhausted. He also said that the cyclists had only been allowed to return to their hotel around midnight.
French justice can do whatever it wants.
The racers have no rights. He also said TVM's cyclists had been told to report to French authorities in Reims on Monday morning, the day after the tour ends. Police also interrogated Henrik Redant, a TVM official, most of the night before releasing him Wednesday morning. Ian Moors, in whose suitcase drugs were found, remained in custody. Sporting director Cees Priem and team doctor Andrei Mikhailov, who were put under investigation Tuesday, are likely to be formally charged.