Bjorn Leukemans tests testosterone +

He claims to have a naturally high testosterone level that has passed previous examination, however this time he's been outed. A-sample positive, testosterone ratios out of whack. He's tarred now, like all the rest, but will await his B-sample. But will it be a lab result we trust? Or that the UCI trusts?

Björn Leukemans tested positive for testosterone in an out-of-competition doping control shortly before the World Championships in September. Team Predictor-Lotto immediately suspended him pending the results of the B-sample.

He said later: "According to the last test, I would have used a prohibited gel. However, I deny that most definitely," he stated, noting that, "I knew that there would be a control before the Worlds. Why would I be so dumb as to use testosterone, knowing that? Besides, the scientists say this product does not make you go any faster. You don't run a red light when the policeman is standing right there. I'm not that dumb!"

Meanwhile Floyd Landis is appealing against his positive for testosterone. After American cyclist Floyd Landis filed his appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), seeking to overturn his two-year suspension on doping charges, his defense team selected Swedish arbitrator Jan Paulsson for the panel which will evaluate his appeal. Landis's team and his opposition were permitted to each pick one arbitrator from CAS's list. CAS selected the final member of the panel.