# UCI president backs night-time drug tests after Tour de France row

The International Cycling Union's president has voiced support for introducing night-time drug testing in response to controversy during the Tour de France. The move follows disputes over testing procedures and aims to strengthen anti-doping efforts. This signals a potential policy shift in how cyclists are monitored during major races.

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### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/02/uci-president-backs-night-time-drug-testing-after-tour-de-france-controversy) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:29 GMT