On November 27, 2023, Dutch cyclist Antwan Tolhoek from Sagbal/Anicolor Cycling Team, had a positive anti-doping test, as announced by the UCI this Wednesday. The athlete, who at the time of the test did not belong to the Portuguese team but to Lidl-Trek, was suspended by the world cycling entity, pending the results of the B sample. He has the option of requesting this analysis.
Anabolic androgenic hormones found in the test
In a statement, the UCI said that anabolic androgenic steroids were found in a sample collected out of competition from Tolhoek on November 27, 2023. In accordance with UCI rules, Tolhoek is now temporarily suspended and has the right to request a sample B.
Antwan debuted for the Portuguese team at the beginning of the year
Tolhoek has competed for the Sabgal-Anicolor Cycling Team, a Portuguese continental team, since January 1st, having made his debut last Sunday, where he finished in 19th position. He was due to contest the Figueira Champions Classic next week and then the Tour of the Algarve, but for now both events are off his schedule.
Antwan Tolhoek previously competed for the Lidl-Trek team
Before joining the Portuguese team, Tolhoek raced for Lidl-Trek (Trek-Segafredo), but had a difficult period in his career during the last few years. After his contract with the WorldTour team was not renewed, he joined the Continental Sabgal/Anicolor Cycling Team.
