'Non-active' status for Steegmans

Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation

Gert Steegmans in Moscow for the Katusha presentation (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The drama surrounding Gert Steegmans and Katusha's anti-doping clause continues with the team's manager deeming his continuing stance worthy of sanction, with the Belgian rider now listed as 'non-active'. Team management stressed that he is not suspended, however.