Omega Pharma-Lotto release Matt Lloyd

Matthew Lloyd (Omega Pharma-Lotto) leads the chase group.

Matthew Lloyd (Omega Pharma-Lotto) leads the chase group. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

The Omega Pharma-Lotto team has announced it has terminated the contract of Australian climber Matt Lloyd, citing behavioral reasons but specifying it is not because of problems with performance enhancing drugs.

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