The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has completed the investigation it initiated in the aftermath of Remco Evenepoel’s crash at Il Lombardia on 15th August 2020 and the viewing of a video that showed a Team Deceuninck-Quick Step Sport Director removing an item from the rider’s pocket before placing it in his own pocket. After having heard from all concerned persons, including the rider and the team representatives, the CADF concluded that no anti-doping violation was committed and considers the matter closed, unless new elements are subsequently brought to its attention.

The CADF would like to thank Mr Evenepoel, Mr Bramati and the Team Deceuninck-Quick Step for their collaboration throughout the investigation. The CADF will not provide any further comment.

• This media release was published by the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) on 19 October 2020. Click here for the original.