Steroids In Spanish Steaks Blamed By Tour De France Champ For Doping Test Failure

According to Steroid Sources, the Tour de France has been rocked yet again by steroids controversy as 2010 champion Alberto Contador failed an anti-doping test, subsequently blaming the presence of Clenbuterol on Spanish steak he had consumed. The cycling world’s premier event, the Tour de France has seen incidents involving athletes’ use of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing substances skyrocket in recent years, casting doubt on race winners including Contador and American cyclist Lance Armstrong. October 4, 2010 -- According to a story filed by Steroid Sources, Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador has been given a provisional suspension after testing positive for steroids following his 2010 Tour de France win. According to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Contador tested positive for the presence of Clenbuterol, a banned substance, in his system. The drug is one of the more popular anabolic steroids because it not only burns fat and builds muscle, but also increases oxygen in the body. This combination makes Clenbuterol particularly attractive for athletes competing in endurance sports (such as cycling) that require extremely high levels of stamina. The accusations against Contador come at a bad time for the Tour de France and ...