Doping is the "use of physiological substances or abnormal method to obtain an artificial increase of performance." The first anti-doping laws weren't passed until 1965 and their implementation is an ongoing developing process. The Doping Cases series provide a list containing doping incidents, those who have tested positive for a illegal performance-enhancing drugs, prohibited recreational drugs or have been suspended by a sporting body for failure to submit to mandatory drug testing. It also contains and clarifies cases where subsequent evidence and explanation has shown the parties to be innocent of illegal practice. This book provides information on doping in cycling from 2004 - 2005.