The following riders have been sanctioned for doping offences by their various national federations:
Carlos Lopez Gonzalez (Mex), tested positive for EPO and had a T/E of 9.3 during the Vuelta a Guatemala on October 29, 2004, sanctioned by Federacion Mexicana de Ciclismo, suspension of 2 years from February 9, 2005 to February 9, 2007, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF 1,000.
David Estuardo Calanche Jerez (Gua), tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide, during the Vuelta a Guatemala on October 23, 2004, sanctioned by Federacion Nacional de Ciclismo de Guatemala, suspension of 2 months from January 28, 2005 to March 28 2005, disqualification of the race, warning, reprimand, fine of CHF 1,000.
Roland Green (Can), tested positive for prednisolone during the UCI MTB World Cup in Houffalize (Bel) on May 30, 2004, sanctioned by Canadian Cycling Association, suspension of 6 months from July 5, 2004 to April 4, 2005, disqualification of the race, fine of CHF 2,000.
