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| Dankan |
Posted on 03-11-2008 16:14
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wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
is there a spelling mistake or is it really rigoberto uran uran?
Rigoberto (name) URÁN (father's surname) URÁN (mother's surname). No errors, just the same surname for both parents, but remember we Spanish-speakers only use the first one to refer to people.
To English speakers: rry-go-BER-toe RAN
Edited by Dankan on 03-11-2008 16:20
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| Halvor |
Posted on 03-11-2008 16:15
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WTF, cool B) |
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 03-11-2008 16:21
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Dankan wrote:
wackojackohighcliffe wrote:
is there a spelling mistake or is it really rigoberto uran uran?
Rigoberto (name) URÁN (father's surname) URÁN (mother's surname). No errors, just the same surname for both parents, but remember we Spanish-speakers only use the first one to refer to people.
To English speakers: rry-go-BER-toe RAN
thanks for clearing that up
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| issoisso |
Posted on 03-11-2008 16:59
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Dankan wrote:
To English speakers: rreeeee-go-BER-toe RAN
Most of those syllables are read quite differently by english speaking people. And it'd be hard to write it just like that since english is the language I know that uses the least variety of sounds.
Better just find a sound file/video of his name being said and post it, honestly  |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 03-11-2008 17:27
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Due to much insistence from the Portuguese anti-doping agency, the blood samples from the Volta a Portugal will be re-tested with the new CERA test |
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 03-11-2008 17:38
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wow, lets see how many people have been caught out |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 03-11-2008 17:59
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My guess: none. The race was after the CERA urine test was made public. |
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 03-11-2008 18:28
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ah true, but how long does it stay in the system? because Kohl etc. were caught on a stage a few days after the test was anounced. So I am hopeful |
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| stuartmcstuart |
Posted on 04-11-2008 02:14
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CrueTrue wrote:
stuartmcstuart wrote:
SportingNonsense wrote:
Bosskardo wrote:
wtf, Sella's there. I thought he was sentenced already.
Sella was caught in an out of competition test after the Giro, so his Giro results will stand
And herein lies one of cycling's most incomprehensible rulings. 
What makes it incomprehensible? You haven't proved that he was doped during the Giro (although it's, of course, very likely), therefore his results stand.
Yes, I can understand that from a legal point of view. I'd like, however, to see a little common sense applied: if you get caught doping at then all (at least recent) results should be taken away. I realise that such an action would prove a major problem for cycling in terms of deciding an actual winner for races at times, but something has to be done to take away any legacy cheating can make on the sport. |
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Posted on 24-11-2024 07:29
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 04-11-2008 03:27
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well, normally they test after all victories so sella would have had to have a negative test during the giro. It is only complicated in this case because the test for CERA wasnt available during the giro |
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| brun sweater |
Posted on 04-11-2008 06:53
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lol...allowing "common sense" as evidence in a court of law, would be like a zillion times worse than all riders doping their hats full.
Edited by brun sweater on 04-11-2008 14:04
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| ruben |
Posted on 04-11-2008 13:41
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Lol news:
Tjallingii in running for Sexiest Vegetarian
Maarten Tjallingii of Team Silence-Lotto is in the running for the title of the Netherlands' "Sexiest Vegetarian," in a poll sponsored by a Dutch animal rights group Wakker Dier, in conjunction with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Tjallingii, who turns 31 tomorrow, will ride for Rabobank next season. He is "a prime example that eating meat is not necessary for top athletes," stated Wakker Dier.
Wakker Dier holds the contest annually and selects its winners from various countries and continents. Last year's worldwide winners were singers Leona Lewis and Anthony Kiedis of the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Vegetarianism's strongest influence on cycling was the Linda McCartney Racing Team, which operated from 1998 to 2001. McCartney, who died in 1998, was the wife of former Beatles member Paul McCartney, and both were vegetarians. The team was to be composed strictly of vegetarian riders and support staff. Financial problems caused the team to cease operations in January 2001.
To vote for Tjallingii, or any of the other candidates visit www.wakkerdier.nl... (SW) |
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| Stijn_vranken |
Posted on 04-11-2008 13:55
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Oh My God
hilarious.... =)
prevent hangovers --> stay drunk
pozzato, basically the most stupid cyclist around
RIP WW. Gone but not forgotten
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| ember |
Posted on 04-11-2008 15:04
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That was just...LOL.... |
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| mb2612 |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:02
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Brilliant |
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| ruben |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:13
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On the second night of the six-day of Milan Bettini's goodbye is over prematurely. He couldn't go around a fall of Popovych and Roberts and flew against the wall. He was unconcscious and his helm was in pieces all over the track. He has been brought to the hospital in Milaan with several head wounds
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| Smoothie |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:19
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Oh no.. I hope he will be ok. This is what happens when not so experienced riders do six days though. I hope he isn't too badly injured. |
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| SportingNonsense |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:26
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That sucks for Bettini but the 2nd night? I thought it was only starting today |
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| ruben |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:43
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Well, I just copied it from a news message on hln.be |
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| milrbe |
Posted on 04-11-2008 16:52
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A prophetic news article!  |
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