Night anti-doping tests conducted at Tour de France for top cyclists
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
During the 2026 Tour de France, nighttime anti-doping tests were conducted on prominent cyclists, including yellow jersey leader Tadej Pogacar and rival Jonas Vingegaard. This testing occurred between 11 PM and 6 AM, a rare measure typically reserved for exceptional circumstances. Reports suggest that Vingegaard's subsequent crash could be linked to the disrupted sleep caused by the late-night test. The UCI defended the tests as crucial in the fight against doping, despite concerns from the cyclists' union about potential risks to riders.
- •Night doping tests were conducted on Pogacar and Vingegaard.
- •Testing took place between 11 PM and 6 AM.
- •Vingegaard crashed after his test, raising concerns.
- •UCI emphasizes the importance of these measures.
- •Night tests are rare and require special permissions.
- 5:06 PMBBC Sport — Why are cycling's anti-doping tests being carried out at night?
"Drug testing at cycling's biggest race, the Tour de France is in the spotlight following a series of night-time anti-doping tests on the sport's biggest names.
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