Samuel Sanchez

'It was a total surprise': Samuel Sanchez insists he has a 'clear conscience' after positive test

Samuel Sanchez has expressed his "surprise" at being informed that he had failed a doping test in the build-up to the Vuelta a España.

Former Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez tests positive for growth hormone

BMC rider Samuel Sanchez was notified by the UCI about an Adverse Analytical Finding from and out-of-competition test in August

Samuel Sanchez out of Vuelta a España after time trial crash (video)

Spaniard Samuel Sanchez diagnosed with dislocated shoulder after crashing during the Vuelta a España time trial on Friday

Samuel Sanchez turns back the clock to win Tour of the Basque Country stage four

Hilly stage of Tour of the Basque Country provides plenty of action as Wilco Kelderman takes overall lead from Sky's Mikel Landa

Nine riders without contracts for 2015

Samuel Sanchez signs to BMC Racing Team

2008 Olympic Road Race champion Samuel Sanchez handed contract at American BMC Racing Team for 2014

Stage 17 analysis: Going solo down in Pinerolo

For the second day running, the descent of a category two hill threw a hand grenade into the front group of the Tour.

Stage 16 analysis: Son of the Manse

Thor Hushovd won his second mountain stage of the Tour in Gap, while Andy Schleck faltered on the Col de Manse, perhaps losing his chance of winning the yellow jersey.

Stage 14 analysis: Doubting Thomas grows in confidence

The favourites cancelled each other out on Plateau de Beille. Is Thomas Voeckler suddenly looking like a possible Tour winner?

Who’s going to win the Tour?

Cadel Evans, very possibly. Here’s why.

Stage 12 analysis: True racing by Sanchez

The first mountain showdown of the 2011 Tour narrowed the list of potential winners down to half a dozen riders.