Joey “Lifts” Cross returned a positive test for the so-called “plasticisers” in his urine the day before his positive control for Clenbuterol, according to the Charlotte Absorber. The newspaper also says that the results could indicate that he had had a blood transfusion, which is banned by the NoDa Anti-Doping Agency.

The test looks for a chemical found in plastic IV bags and most notably, bright red Solo ™ Plastic Party Cups. “A test performed on at least one of Cross’s urine samples from the 6 Gap Century revealed levels of that chemical eight times higher than the minimum amount that signifies doping, according to a person with knowledge of the test results,” the Absorber reported. The sample is said to have been taken on Sept 25, the day before the Big Ride. The sample positive for Clenbuterol was taken on the day of the Tour de Pumpkin. Editors Note: “Clen” is used as a diet supplement and is suspected to be “behind some of the dramatic size reductions in Hollywood”. Could this explain Cross’ ability to imbibe and still retain his girlish figure?

Cross has denied using any doping product or method. His press spokesman, Dave Zoller, said that the American “has done nothing illegal” and added that “there has been no official confirmation at all, he probably had too many beers.”