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UCI open disciplinary proceedings against British cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke

The UCI open disciplinary proceedings against Jonathan Tiernan-Locke for breaching anti-doping rules.

The UCI have announced that they have opened disciplinary proceedings against British cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke with regards to a doping offence.

The world cycling governing body have revealed that the 28-year-old has breached an anti-doping rule with regards to his biological passport.

A statement from the UCI said: "The analysis of the biological passport of Mr Jonathan Tiernan-Locke by the Experts Panel has demonstrated an anti-doping rule violation (use of prohibited substances and/or methods).

"Consequently and in compliance with the UCI Anti-Doping Rules, the UCI has requested his National Federation to initiate disciplinary proceedings.

"UKAD and WADA have been informed of the matter pursuant to the UCI Anti-Doping Rules and the WADA code. At this stage, the UCI will not comment further."

Tiernan-Locke competes for Team Sky.

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