Tour de France 2026 goes nocturnal in bid to curb micro-dosing
Night-time anti-doping tests at the Tour de France 2026 have been used under exceptional circumstances to deter micro-dosing and fast-clearing substances. Riders including Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard were tested between 11pm and 6am, a rare move that requires permission and has drawn mixed reactions from teams and unions who cite safety concerns. The UCI/ITA defend the approach as a necessary deterrent to past doping issues, while exploring new methods (like using power data) to improve testing. Details on results and locations remain undisclosed as testing continues through the race.