Simon Yates, a former points race world champion, has failed an in-competition drugs test.
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| Yates in action at last months Paris-Nice race |
He tested positive for the banned substance terbutaline and a team doctor failed to apply for a T.U.E. (therapeutic use exemption).
Orica-GreenEdge said "they took full responsibility for the mistake" and there was "no wrongdoing" by Yates.
Yates is a strong contender to make the TeamGB road race squad for this summer's Rio Olympics.
The proceedings will be managed by the sports governing body, UCI, independently according to a spokesperson form British Cycling.
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