So why the dfferent strategy to doping checks? Recall that the second placed Ricco won two stages in the Giro, and then tested positive at the Tour de France, after very strong performances in the mountains (Ricco's hero is apparently Marco Pantani, which is a little alarming given Pantani's sad demise following his positive dope tests). The claim is that tests were already doneduring the event. But given that the Tour de France organisers have uncovered further evidence of CERA abuse, wouldn't it be wise to re-examine the Giro samples? Or is this an indication of the "two-speed cycling" often complained about by the French?