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| Aquarius |
Posted on 18-02-2011 06:57
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According to cyclingnews, UCI considers revoking VacanSoleil's ProTeam licence.
I hope they do, that'd benefit FDJeux (if they don't forget to post the papers this time), or Geox. Any of those will always be better than VacanSoleil, no matter what. |
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| roturn |
Posted on 18-02-2011 09:31
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As far as I understood some articles It sounds like they revoke their license but no other team will get one.
So just 17 Pro Teams, but I might be wrong. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 18-02-2011 09:32
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Right now, there are no legal grounds to revoke their license. Ricco is not banned (just "injured" , and Mosquera is also free to ride. |
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| Guido Mukk |
Posted on 18-02-2011 10:17
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CrueTrue wrote:
Right now, there are no legal grounds to revoke their license. Ricco is not banned (just "injured" , and Mosquera is also free to ride.
question..what is going on? Is this year 2011 or it is still 1995
Edited by Guido Mukk on 18-02-2011 10:17
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| roturn |
Posted on 18-02-2011 13:40
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A doping ring was detected in Girona, Spain. Seven people were detained. Except of the former Kelme rider Jordi Riera none of them is an active rider. A lot of stuff like EPO, growth hormones, Nandrolon and good old Clenbuterol were found. The stuff was supposed to be from Portugal and Andorra.
The information came from an anonymous rider, who was offered dope via email.
Edited by roturn on 18-02-2011 13:41
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| ruben |
Posted on 18-02-2011 13:45
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Girona...that's where the entire Garmin team plus a whole bucket load of pro's are based... |
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| Heine |
Posted on 18-02-2011 14:16
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ruben wrote:
Girona...that's where the entire Garmin team plus a whole bucket load of pro's are based...
Entire? I'm pretty sure Rasch and Hushovd atleast were based in Monaco, they've moved?
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| kumazan |
Posted on 18-02-2011 14:55
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They should ask Landis about the reason why there are so many foreign sportmen based in Girona. I'm sure it's got nothing to do with its proximity to Andorra.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 18-02-2011 15:04
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Heine wrote:
ruben wrote:
Girona...that's where the entire Garmin team plus a whole bucket load of pro's are based...
Entire? I'm pretty sure Rasch and Hushovd atleast were based in Monaco, they've moved?
Previously, the Garmin team has been located in the same area (part of the team philosophy). Not sure if that has changed with Cervelo joining the team. |
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| Jonathan |
Posted on 18-02-2011 15:09
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kumazan wrote:
They should ask Landis about the reason why there are so many foreign sportmen based in Girona. I'm sure it's got nothing to do with its proximity to Andorra.
Exactly. Almost whole professional American cycling was living there. For example, Armstrong's neighbour was Hamilton. Wasn't he writing a book or something? |
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| chrica04 |
Posted on 18-02-2011 16:49
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CrueTrue wrote:
Heine wrote:
ruben wrote:
Girona...that's where the entire Garmin team plus a whole bucket load of pro's are based...
Entire? I'm pretty sure Rasch and Hushovd atleast were based in Monaco, they've moved?
Previously, the Garmin team has been located in the same area (part of the team philosophy). Not sure if that has changed with Cervelo joining the team.
Most of the Garmin-Cervelo team are still there. Also my friend Matt Busche (Radioshack), Michael Barry. |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 18-02-2011 17:27
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roturn wrote:
A doping ring was detected in Girona, Spain. Seven people were detained. Except of the former Kelme rider Jordi Riera none of them is an active rider. A lot of stuff like EPO, growth hormones, Nandrolon and good old Clenbuterol were found. The stuff was supposed to be from Portugal and Andorra.
The information came from an anonymous rider, who was offered dope via email. What ? Is clenbuterol a product commonly used for doping these days ? I thought it was only used on cattle ? 
Edited by Aquarius on 18-02-2011 17:27
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| Wilier |
Posted on 19-02-2011 10:04
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roturn wrote:
A doping ring was detected in Girona, Spain. Seven people were detained. Except of the former Kelme rider Jordi Riera none of them is an active rider. A lot of stuff like EPO, growth hormones, Nandrolon and good old Clenbuterol were found. The stuff was supposed to be from Portugal and Andorra.
The information came from an anonymous rider, who was offered dope via email.
According to El Pais that rider was Xavier Tondo.
Edited by Wilier on 19-02-2011 10:06
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 19-02-2011 11:44
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Vacansoleil have apparently fired Ricco, who's out of hospital now. |
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 19-02-2011 12:06
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Aquarius wrote:
Vacansoleil have apparently fired Ricco, who's out of hospital now.
ricco should never be allowed near a bike again! he is a disgrace!
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 19-02-2011 12:06
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Wilier wrote:
roturn wrote:
A doping ring was detected in Girona, Spain. Seven people were detained. Except of the former Kelme rider Jordi Riera none of them is an active rider. A lot of stuff like EPO, growth hormones, Nandrolon and good old Clenbuterol were found. The stuff was supposed to be from Portugal and Andorra.
The information came from an anonymous rider, who was offered dope via email.
According to El Pais that rider was Xavier Tondo.
that is on cyclingnews.com as well that it was Tondo
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| Kami |
Posted on 19-02-2011 12:50
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Aquarius wrote:
Vacansoleil have apparently fired Ricco, who's out of hospital now.
Confirmed, it's been posted on Vacansoleil's website.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 20-02-2011 11:45
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But still not suspended by UCI, is he?
I've no idea how he feels, but I guess he's alright since he's out of the hospital -- so free to ride? |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 20-02-2011 11:50
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More or less, yes, except that you need a team to ride in professional races.  |
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| fenian_1234 |
Posted on 20-02-2011 12:05
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Christina Watches or whatever they are called? |
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