February 6, 2005

Text messages incriminate Belgian cyclist in testing positive for drugs

cyclist.gif Cycling magazine Rider News, reports that Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad has published text messages sent between former Quickstep cyclist Johan Museeuw and veterinarian José Landuyt, discussing the intake of medication/drugs.

"Landuyt is said to have provided the rider with Aranesp, a modern and stronger version of EPO.

Museeuw, who has already been suspended for four season, is set to appeal at a civil court. With the latest revelations, a positive outcome seems highly unlikely."