Vingegaard and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Guardian
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In brief
A Paris court has granted authorization for extended testing windows on professional cyclists Jonas Vingegaard and Juan Ayuso Pogacar. The International Testing Agency requested permission to conduct anti-doping controls outside standard hours, expanding beyond the typical 6am-11pm testing period. This judicial decision marks a significant development in cycling's fight against doping, enabling more comprehensive surveillance of elite athletes during major competitions like the Tour de France stage competitions.
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Vingegaard and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
The International Testing Agency had petitioned the Paris prosecutor’s office to test the duo outside of the normal 6am to 11pm window before stage 15
