The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation has concluded no anti-doping violation was committed after Remco Evenepoel's crash at Il Lombardia ©Getty Images

The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has concluded that no anti-doping violation was committed in the aftermath of Remco Evenepoel's dramatic crash at Il Lombardia.

Evenepoel fell from a bridge during a crash in the one day race in Italy in August suffering a pelvic fracture in the process.

Video footage following the crash showed Deceuninck-QuickStep directeur sportif Davide Bramati removing an item from the Belgian rider's pocket.

After CADF started its investigation the team said that a small bottle containing nutritional products was removed from Evenepoel's pocket.

Deuceuninck Quick-Step claimed the item removed from Evenepoel's pocket following the crash was a
Deuceuninck Quick-Step claimed the item removed from Evenepoel's pocket following the crash was a "small nutritional bottle" ©Getty Images

In a statement issued today CADF said: "After having heard from all concerned persons, including the rider and the team representatives, the CADF concluded that no anti-doping violation was committed and considers the matter closed, unless new elements are subsequently brought to its attention.

"The CADF would like to thank Mr Evenepoel, Mr Bramati and the Team Deceuninck-Quick Step for their collaboration throughout the investigation."

Following Evenepoel's crash Deceuninck-Quickstep team owner Patrick Lefevere criticised the course in Il Lombardia, describing it as "dangerous."

Last month, International Cycling Union President David Lappartient said crashes during the current season would be analysed in an effort to improve rider safety.