Romain Bardet apologises to cycling fans after Mondory EPO positive

AG2R-La Mondiale general manager Vincent Lavenu also condemns Lloyd Mondory's actions, insisting he didn't believe the rider's tearful explanation

Romain Bardet at the 2014 Tour de France (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

AG2R-La Mondiale rider Romain Bardet apologised to cycling fans after his teammate Lloyd Mondory was suspended for failing a drugs test, saying the incident jeopardises efforts to make the sport more credible.

Mondory was suspended by the UCI pending an investigation after he tested positive for EPO in an out-of-competition test on February 17.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.