Alexandr Kolobnev, Amstel Gold Race 2011

Russian Alexandr Kolobnev of the Katusha team has failed a test for banned substance hydrochlorothiazide at the Tour de France. According to the team, Kolobnev has 'suspended himself' and will not continue in the race.

An in-competition urine sample taken from Kolobnev on Wednesday, July 6, produced an adverse analytical finding for hydrochlorothiazide at the Châtenay-Malabry laboratory, according to a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) statement issued on Monday evening.

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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.