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| Aquarius |
Posted on 27-01-2014 17:54
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Bosskardo wrote:
Aquarius wrote:
Must be disappointed hey couldn't get Horner, so they got somebody else to ensure them bad publicity. Makes sense, in a way.
Just for the record : Gavazzi has two positives + cocaine use.
Surely such teams could give their chances to neo-pros or good amateurs instead ?
How can he still be riding with 2 positives?
Not sure. I suppose it depends on the products and how much he collaborates with the authorities. It also depends of the rules at the time of the suspension.
Just for the record, here's positive number 1 that got him 14 months :
https://www.cyclin...ing-news-5
And here's number two :
https://www.cyclin...e-positive
He was supposed to be banned for 6 years at first, but it became 2.5 instead.
I was wrong though, it wasn't '2 positives + cocaine', it's '2 positives, one of them for cocaine'.
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| Wilier |
Posted on 27-01-2014 18:32
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The other positive was Benzoylecgonine, which is also caused by cocaine use. So 2 times positive for cocaine.
They once investigated the Po river for Benzoylecgonine to determine the amount of cocaine users in the region.
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| lollo345 |
Posted on 28-01-2014 14:46
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Van Goolen(wanty) has retired.
Forza contador
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-01-2014 07:37
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Edited by CountArach on 30-01-2014 07:38
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 30-01-2014 07:38
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And another season is ruined
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-01-2014 07:48
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Lampre have confirmed it on their twitter as well.
Also just noticed this (and keep in mind that Jose is a commentator and so is in a good position to know this sort of stuff):
Edited by CountArach on 30-01-2014 07:49
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 30-01-2014 07:50
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
And another season is ruined
Do not worry, it will be fun seeing Porte and Horner in the Giro.
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-01-2014 07:58
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And here is some more information from Baden Cooke (who is Horner's agent now) on Horner's schedule. Giro + Vuelta:
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 30-01-2014 08:01
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 30-01-2014 08:09
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Lampre is finished for me, one more year of seeing this prick, oh gosh.
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| Dippofix |
Posted on 30-01-2014 08:53
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Yup, that's it with Lampre for me, and i thought they had improved. 
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 30-01-2014 09:33
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Would actually love to see Sammy at Cofidis. I think that could be a good for for everyone!
Speaking of dislikeable teams signing dopeheads Christina Watches will announde three Italian riders later today. Had Reda not gotten a doping conviction yesterday they would have signied him as well...
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| MartijnVDD |
Posted on 30-01-2014 09:35
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I hope Horner does shit.
Atlantius wrote:
Would actually love to see Sammy at Cofidis. I think that could be a good for for everyone!
Yeah, they usually get a wildcard for the Vuelta as well, so they got Navarro for the Tour and Sanchez for the Vuelta.
Though, I hoped he would go to Wanty.
Edited by MartijnVDD on 30-01-2014 09:40
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| Cossack |
Posted on 30-01-2014 09:44
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No, no, no! After last year's result Niemiec was going to be leader this year, with Ulissi and Cunego most likely with free role. Now Giro for all of them is broken
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| I_Mayo |
Posted on 30-01-2014 10:18
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I'm pretty sire that Ulissi, Cunego and Niemiec ain't gonna do a shit to help Horner in Giro. Well... I definitely wouldn't. |
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| Abelbaba |
Posted on 30-01-2014 10:19
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Sammy Sánches sais he waits 10 to 15 days more for a contract after that he will quit..
https://www.nieuwsblad.be/sportwereld/...9_00954437
Edited by Abelbaba on 30-01-2014 10:20
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| CountArach |
Posted on 30-01-2014 12:15
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Cossack wrote:
No, no, no! After last year's result Niemiec was going to be leader this year, with Ulissi and Cunego most likely with free role. Now Giro for all of them is broken
Cunego would do shit all and quite honestly I doubt Niemiec will get a repeat performance. I also doubt that Horner will be leading at both GTs given that Cooke specified that he will be leader at the Vuelta but didn't mention the Giro. More likely the Giro would be some intensive conditioning to get him more in shape after the off-season.
In reality if Horner wants to get even close to repeat wins he would need to just do light training for most of the year while saving himself for the end of the season so that he can take on tired riders while relatively fresh.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 30-01-2014 12:46
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I see Horner doing absolutely nothing this year and at some stage a mystery "injury" will end his season or will be used to explain why he bombed, if he has a good season then well it will be akin to a freak show
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| Shonak |
Posted on 30-01-2014 12:56
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Oh come on... stupid Lampre.
I agree with strydz. Horner won't show much this season.
"It’s a little bit scary when Contador attacks." - Tommy V
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| Atlantius |
Posted on 30-01-2014 13:31
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And Christina Watches have underlined that they still are a team, who prefers old riders and/or (former?) dopers with the signing of:
 Fortunato Baliani (39)
Enrico Rossi (31), convicted in 2010
Mattia Gavazzi (30), convicted in 2010
I don't think I have seen it mentioned here that they signed Jonathan Bellis (25) and Jake Tanner (22) a couple of days ago.
So much for changing strategy to focusing on Danish talents
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