Alex Baudin reinstated to Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team after testing positive for Tramadol at the Giro d'Italia
CyclingFriday, 29 December 2023 at 22:00
After a positive test for Tramadol saw his performances at the 2023 Giro d'Italia wiped from the record, Alex Baudin has now been welcomed back into the fold by Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team.
Although Baudin refuted the findings of a blood test, the 22-year-old was found to have Tramadol in his bloodstream on stage 17 of the 2023 Giro d'Italia, a drug that has been blacklisted since 2019 but due to the fact that the drug will not become part of WADA's banned substance list until the 1st of January, 2024, Baudin has avoided a lengthier punishment.
"AG2R Citroen Team announces the reinstatement of Alex Baudin after an in-depth examination by team’s ethics committee," begins an official statement by the team. "The team would like to reaffirm it's commitment to sporting integrity, transparency and promoting clean and ethical cycling."
"After a complicated period away from the pack and my passion, I am looking forward to reuniting with my teammates for the new year which will be full of thrills and sporting challenges," adds Baudin. "I am going to put my energy and determination into achieving great results with the team."
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- has he been pushed out by the team ?
ChillingCyclist08-01-2026 - Jesus was crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of Froomey. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- I think the regret is greater for Cian than JV.mij08-01-2026
- Ayuso was a rat...a traitor. Lidli Trek will get rid of him in the next two years. Once a traitor, always a traitor. He betrayed his UAE team and Pogacar.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- Jesus was also crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of him. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- Quite a surprise, he's been a model Pro and as a nasty Brit I'm rather proud of what he's achieved. I sat watching, absolutely gutted for him on the Finnestre in 2018 but for many of us what he did this year was unexpected but brilliant (despite rooting for Isaac). Chapeau Simon, thanks for giving us something to cheer for, have a great retirementslappers6608-01-2026
- Nordhagen? develop this young talent.
maria2024202408-01-2026 - Young Del Toro seem to have dealt with pressure exceptionally well last year. The Maglia Rosa lose last year was due to tactics, not pressure. It was a former young team mate of his (whose name rhymes with Caruso) who time and again didn't cope well. It's very reasonable to use Isaac as a super domestic for Tadej in TDF and avoid yet another leadership friction in the Giro. UAE team could have been honest about it, when the main reason is seemingly clear. Nothing wrong about it.BM08-01-2026
- „We’re not asking anything of him, except that he’s there.“ … what was the problem with Ayuso then?Ketterechts08-01-2026
- What an overtly bias story!whit2pet08-01-2026
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📝 [Statement] ⬇️ AG2R Citroën Team announces the reinstatement of Alex Baudin after an in-depth examination by team’s ethics committee. More information 👇 #AG2RCITROËNTEAM
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