More late-night doping tests at Tour as 'effective' controls backed

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Top German cyclist Florian Lipowitz and seven other Red Bull team members underwent late-night doping tests ahead of the Tour de France individual time trial. The testing occurred around 10 pm local time on Monday as part of strict anti-doping controls.

Top German rider Florian Lipowitz and his team-mates received a late-night visit from drug testers on the eve of Tuesday's Tour de France individual time trial. All eight Red Bull cyclists were tested at around 10 pm (2000 GMT) on Monday, a team spokesman confirmed.