October 31, 2013 – The following is a statement from Seamus McGrath, Director of Tour de Victoria regarding his involvement with doping associated with the recent allegations made by Michael Rasmussen in his soon to be released biography Gul Feber (Yellow Fever).

When I became aware of doping in my early 20’s I made a promise to myself to commit to clean sport. I broke this promise to myself in 2003. I’d like to take this chance to apologize first and foremost to my parents who instilled in me strong morals and values which I compromised for a brief period over a decade ago.

I would also like to apologize to my family, friends, fans and sponsors who supported me during my career, along with my fellow competitors at the time. I disrespected the sport I love and am ashamed of my actions. I broke the rules of sportsmanship and went against what I knew to be right. For this, I will always be sorry.

I am 100% committed to the development of cycling and will continue to contribute to the positive development of the sport.