Meeusen acquitted in doping case
Citing lack of evidence, the Belgian Cycling Federation today acquitted cyclo-cross rider Tom Meeusen of PED use, according to a report on HLN.be. The 26-year-old Belgian, who was accused of using Vaminolact, was facing a possible two-year suspension, a fine of 28,500 euros and dismissal of his 2012 results.
Meeusen was not present at the announcement, but he responded on Twitter, writing "(a)fter three years, as I've always said: DOPING FREE So happy."
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The Telenet Fidea rider was caught up in the investigation of Dr. Chris Mertens, who was initially suspected of providing ozone therapy to multiple riders in the professional peloton. The Belgian Federation tired to prevent Meeusen, Laurens Sweeck and Bart Wellens from riding in this year's world championships because of the ongoing investigation, but a successful legal appeal allowed him to compete.
BMC's Greg Van Avermaet continues to face the consequences of his relationship with Mertens; the Belgian Federation recently called for a two-year ban for the Classics specialist. A final verdict in that case is expected May 7. So far, two riders, Pieter Van Herck and Stefan Van Dijk, have been handed bans as part of the investigation.
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