The end of the Tour de France?

(01:34) Report

Jul. 26 - The 3rd drugs scandal in 2 days marks the death of the Tour de France according to French newspapers.

The dire prediction follows the suspension of the holder of the yellow jersey, Michael Rasmussen, by his team, Rabobank, immediately after winning the 16th stage amid an ongoing scandal over missed drugs tests.

Stuart McDill reports.

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