May 15 (Reuters) - French rider Sylvain Georges has failed a dope test at the Giro d'Italia, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday. Georges, who rides for AG2R, was positive for the stimulant Heptaminol following a test carried out on May 10. He did not start Wednesday's stage 11 of the Giro. "Mr Georges has the right to request and attend the analysis of his B sample," the UCI said in a statement. The 29-year-old has not been given a provisional suspension because under UCI anti-doping rules Heptaminol is a specified substance which can be used in certain circumstances. ...
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