Interview with Jonathan Tiernan-Locke after cycling ban

Jonathan Tiernan-Locke celebrates winning the Tour of Britain Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Archive/Press Association Images

Disgraced West Country cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke was back in the saddle yesterday, taking on the Exmoor Beast Cycle Ride.

The athlete was banned from professional racing after failing a drugs test. He maintains his innocence and says he cannot afford to appeal.

Here, he speaks to ITV West Country about his ban and his mixed feelings about returning as a full-time professional racer.