1.   But Witty was named to the American team instead of Thomas because the U.S. cycling federation used the criterion of international performance over the past two years.

2.   He will likely be suspended by the Belgian cycling federation.

3.   The Belgian cycling federation on Thursday suspended cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke for six months after doping products were found at his home last month.

4.   The Italian cycling federation last month suspended Frigo from competition for six months for possession of banned substances.

5.   The proposal now goes to the Italian cycling federation, whose directors meet Wednesday.

6.   The Spanish cycling federation last December exonerated del Olmo, citing a study that concluded the French urine-only test for EPO is not reliable.

7.   Vanedenbroucke had been suspended by the Belgian cycling federation following the discovery of banned substances at his home at the start of the season.

8.   Vandenbroucke was suspended for six months by the Belgium cycling federation after prohibited substances were found at his home at the start of the season.