Official statement regarding Daniel Vysocan

On November 4th, 2024, Pierre Baguette Cycling Team was informed by the UCI that Czech rider Daniel Vysocan has been notified of a potential Anti-Doping Rule Violation for the presence of Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta (CERA), a prohibited substance, in his A-Sample, collected during an out-of-competition test on September 25th, 2024, in Zurich.

Daniel Vysocan last participated in Pierre Baguette Cycling Team’s racing calendar in 5 – 8. september 2024. His entry in the 2024 UCI World Championships in Zurich was managed entirely independently, with no support, involvement, or association with the team. Pierre Baguette Cycling Team unequivocally states that it had no part in Daniel Vysocan’s participation in the 2024 UCI World Championships.

Pierre Baguette Cycling Team enforces an absolute zero-tolerance policy regarding doping. We are fully committed to safeguarding the integrity of cycling, a sport we deeply respect, by refusing any involvement in illicit activities, prohibited substances, or any actions that compromise our core values. Every team member is held to the highest standards of integrity and accountability, and any deviation from these standards has never been and will never be accepted.

Effective immediately, Daniel Vysocan has been suspended pending the analysis of his B-Sample B. Should the B-Sample confirm the presence of CERA, his contract will be immediately terminated.