Astana back UCI stance on Contador

Team Astana have backed the decision to provisionally suspend Alberto Contador but want a further explanation from the three-time Tour de France winner before making any other announcement following his positive test for clenbuterol.

The Spaniard is determined to see his name cleared after claiming contaminated meat was the reason behind his positive test for the banned stimulant while he was on his way to winning this year’s Tour.