The head of world cycling yesterday accused France's anti-doping agency of unprofessional and "disturbing" behaviour after they released a report saying Lance Armstrong did not fully cooperate with a drug tester. The French agency, known as AFLD, said they could punish the seven-times Tour de France champion for not remaining in sight of the doctor conducting a test on his hair, urine and blood on March 17.
No banned substances were found and Armstrong has denied misbehaving. While the tests fell outside the International Cycling Union's (UCI) jurisdiction, Armstrong received the organisation's backing on Friday. "The fact is the test was done and was a matter of fact reported by Lance Armstrong himself on Twitter," UCI president Pat McQuaid told the BBC. "Then the French authorities decide to make up a report on the testing procedure - and at the same time that report has leaked to the press. So I would have to question why is that the case?"
* AP
