55-year-old British amateur cyclist banned after failed dope test

Amateur racer returns positive test from a sample taken at Port Talbot Wheelers 25-mile time trial and is banned for two years - UKAD says it is 'satisfied' the rider 'did not act intentionally'

An amateur racer has been banned for doping

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

A British amateur cyclist has been banned for two years after returning a positive anti-doping test at a time trial in September 2016.

Michael Ellerton, 55, from Burnley tested positive for the glucocorticoids prednisone and prednisolone from a urine sample collected at the Port Talbot Wheelers Cycling Club 25-mile time trial on September 11. He has been banned from all sport for two years, UK Anti-Doping confirmed on Wednesday.

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Nigel Wynn worked as associate editor on CyclingWeekly.com, he worked almost single-handedly on the Cycling Weekly website in its early days. His passion for cycling, his writing and his creativity, as well as his hard work and dedication, were the original driving force behind the website’s success. Without him, CyclingWeekly.com would certainly not exist on the size and scale that it enjoys today. Nigel sadly passed away, following a brave battle with a cancer-related illness, in 2018. He was a highly valued colleague, and more importantly, an exceptional person to work with - his presence is sorely missed.