johannes-w wrote:
What is he getting arrested for?
I wish I knew. Don't think he's arrested though, just taken in for questioning most likely.
Ah ok but i even dont get that - but then again I dont know anything about french law.
Isnt this more of a cas/ suspension thing, than a police questioning?
issoisso wrote:
Here's the thing: Frank's only possible defense is that he took it as a weight loss drug. But he said before the Tour that he was maybe too light already. So, he can't use that excuse.
Do you really think that'd prevent him from using it ?
You don't get it. I'm saying he can't even use that lie to save himself. He has no way out except to hope the luxembourg federation bails his ass for no reason for the second time in his life.
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issoisso wrote:
Here's the thing: Frank's only possible defense is that he took it as a weight loss drug. But he said before the Tour that he was maybe too light already. So, he can't use that excuse.
Do you really think that'd prevent him from using it ?
Or he accidentially took a pill of his masseur instead of his vitamin pil. He´ll find a better excuse than Contador´s steal for sure.
johannes-w wrote:
What is he getting arrested for?
I wish I knew. Don't think he's arrested though, just taken in for questioning most likely.
Ah ok but i even dont get that - but then again I dont know anything about french law.
Isnt this more of a cas/ suspension thing, than a police questioning?
Might be taking him for custody while they're rushing in with a warrant to investigate his stuff.
Though, the picture showed actual police vehicles, not custom ones ("Douane" would be written on those).
issoisso wrote:
Aquarius wrote:
issoisso wrote:
Here's the thing: Frank's only possible defense is that he took it as a weight loss drug. But he said before the Tour that he was maybe too light already. So, he can't use that excuse.
Do you really think that'd prevent him from using it ?
You don't get it. I'm saying he can't even use that lie to save himself. He has no way out except to hope the luxembourg federation bails his ass for no reason for the second time in his life.
Yes, I did get it. I meant cyclists are dumb enough, and patronising enough to think people would buy it, even though they've said the exact opposite a couple of weeks earlier.
Aquarius wrote:
Yes, I did get it. I meant cyclists are dumb enough, and patronising enough to think people would buy it, even though they've said the exact opposite a couple of weeks earlier.
Ah that. Yeah, they're arrogant that way.
Anyway, Frank said a few days ago he wanted to attack in the Pyrenees to save his season, so....yeah.
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Well, only for Frank....and only this year I should add.
...and again
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Well, only for Frank....and only this year I should add.
...and again
EDIT: Also, about that german team that was going to happen with maybe the Schlecks in it? Yeah, no chance.
Wonder where Andy's going to go now.
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Ybodonk wrote:
This will go on, cycling will soon die if they continue to "catch" dopers.
I really miss all these BIG names, and many many GC stars.
Most of these guys was forced out because of O.P Puerto and made a comeback way weaker than before.
We are losing so many fantastic and entertaining riders because of this stupid system.
The surface of the cycling world does look cleaner but come on, everything is still going on as always. They are just better at hiding it. Maybe they should let it be that way, or accept doping as a part of cycling and let everyone dope up to the exact same haemotocrit value.
Yeah, let's come back to before 1998. Cycling wasn't dying back then. Only riders (who cares about those ?).
Victories make riders stars, not their speed. Otherwise I'll tell you that cyclists look pitiful compared to MotoGP drivers.
There are thousands of amateur cyclists ready to sign as pro and do their job with integrity. Why should we not bust the cheaters ? That's against morality.
Also, doping and entertainment are related ? How so ? Truly, there's no connection between those. At worst doping makes tactics even more boring.
And lastly, doping doesn't work the same for everyone. Heck, with my 39-40 % of haematocrites, it'd still be time for me to turn pro.
You do know there is a reason why i sad that the haemotocrit should be 55 % right ?
Because you can actually have up to this level by nature, or traing yourself up there. If you get much more over this, then it can become lethal, yes im aware of that.
How its connected? Do the math yourself, you seem to be intelligent enough
Everyone should just have the same haemetocrit and other key values, and it should be controlled with the intention of not getting over the "legal percentages" unless you wanna die early.
Point is either everybody needs to be able to use the same amount of dope, or everybody needs to be equally clean. Its all about fairness and having equal circumstances to ride optimal.
And with less and less exciting riders and big stars who can attract the whole media world = Less money and covering of cycling = slow die of cycling as an entertainment sport.
I dont what the same status as 1998. But just look at how many exciting explosive riders we have lost, and how many stars "less" we have today compared to the armstrong era and the 1990's.
Oh i forgot, we have the almighty and fantastic enternatic M.O.D Bradley Wiggins and his crew of clean british riders. Lets just relax and let him win the next 10 GC , its gonna be so entertaining. Sarcasmn it might be
Ybodonk wrote:
You do know there is a reason why i sad that the haemotocrit should be 55 % right ?
Nature makes us all different. And sport is about coping with that, and getting the best out of what you have.
By that logic, should all riders use the same size of bikes, or should the lighter ones get extra weight, so that they don't gain an unfair advantage at climbing ?
No, that logic doesn't work. Back in 1996 (or 97 ? not sure), the 50 % rule was created. Some riders were protesting they wouldn't be allowed to start any more, because they naturally had 52 %. Others could start smiling, cause (like me, obviously), they had a number around 40, and would thus be able to use shitloads of EPO, and would get immense benefits from it.
