Gran fondo cyclist Mikaël Gallego, 40, has been suspended for four years by the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) after numerous banned substances were discovered in his urine sample at 2018 Prise-Bastille – Taking of the Bastille – race in Grenoble, which he won.

Prior to testing positive Gallego also placing 2nd at la Vaujany Gran Fondo and Trophée de l’Oisans Gran Fondo.

According to the AFLD report just published, corticosteroids (prednisone and prednisolone), morphine and exogenous  testosterone were detected in the anti-doping urine sample he provided.

The AFLD Sanctions Committee suspend Gallego from participating in or organizing any cycling event for four years beginning 4 June 2019. His 2018 Taking of the Bastille victory was also nullified.