Austria to designate "transparent" cyclists

The "transparent" cyclist will become reality in Austria. One top rider from each Continental and Professional Continental team in the country will be selected for complete examinations.

"Before the season starts, we want to establish a steroid and blood profile, as well as a lot of their medical data, for these example athletes," said Rudolf Massak, head of the Austrian cycling federation. "And during the racing year we will conduct more and detailed tests, which will also help to establish the efficiency of various training plans."