Astarloza ready to return after end of doping suspension

Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel-Euskadi) on the podium after his stage win.

Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel-Euskadi) on the podium after his stage win. (Image credit: AFP)

Mikel Astarloza has finished his two-year doping ban and has insisted he will return to the peloton, possibly as soon as the end of this month. The Spaniard has continued to train during his ban, and claims that both his head and legs are ready to go.