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Steve Houanard

Steve Houanard

French cyclist

Steve Houanard (born 2 April 1986) is a professional French road cyclist, who last rode for the Ag2r–La Mondiale team.

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Career

In 2011, Houanard participated in his first Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España and finished 133rd. His best result in 2012 was a 22nd placing at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec.

Doping

During an off-competition doping test performed on 21 September 2012, Houanard tested positive for EPO and was provisionally suspended by the UCI.[1] His sports director, Vincent Lavenu, was reportedly "saddened and angered" by that finding.[2] Houanard accepted a two-year ban on 18 January 2013.[3]

Major results

2008
3rd Overall Tour Alsace
6th Grand Prix Cristal Energie
2009
10th Overall Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen

References

  1. [1]
    Ben Atkins (9 October 2012). "Steve Houanard provisionally suspended after A-sample positive for EPO". Velo Nation. Velo Nation LLC. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  2. [2]
    Ben Atkins (9 October 2012). "Vincent Lavenu saddened and angered by Steve Houanard positive". Velo Nation. Velo Nation LLC. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  3. [3]
    "Hoste under investigation for biological passport violation". CyclingNews. Future Publishing Limited. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
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