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Tour de France riders face late-night doping tests before time trial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Tour de France riders face late-night doping tests before time trial

Summary

On July 20, late-night doping controls were conducted on all eight Red Bull cyclists, including Florian Lipowitz, ahead of the Tour de France individual time trial. The tests took place around 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Monday, causing disruptions for some riders who were already asleep. Team boss Ralph Denk emphasized the importance of maintaining credibility within the sport despite the hindrance to recovery. This edition of the Tour has seen increased scrutiny, with other riders, including runaway leader Tadej Pogačar, also impacted by late-night checks.

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By the Numbers

•Red Bull cyclists tested late on July 20.
•Florian Lipowitz was among those tested.
•Team boss Ralph Denk commented on the necessity of testing.
•Increased late-night tests coinciding with the Tour de France.

Latest Updates

10:03 AMYahoo Sports — More late-night doping tests at Tour as 'effective' controls backed
9:33 AMYahoo Sports — More late-night doping controls on Tour de France riders

What they're saying

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Top German rider Florian Lipowitz and his team-mates received a late-night visit from drug testers on the eve of Tuesday's Tour de France individual time trial. All eight Red Bull cyclists were tested at around 10 pm (2000 GMT) on Monday, a team spokesman confirmed.
— Yahoo Sports

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