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| Crommy |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:03
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The Secret Pro has posted another blog entry
https://cyclingtip...ret-pro-2/
Two big standout things:
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While I’m on the topic of Grand Tours, there’s talk going around the peloton that a former Grand Tour winner who’s about to be taken down for a biological passport irregularities. I can’t say who it is but when the news breaks you’ll know who I’m talking about. You can probably figure it out. It’s a good thing that’s he’s been found out; it shows that the biological passport is doing its job.
2. The Tour of Turkey organisers were so worried about having a second consecutive winner testing positive (which could threaten the future of the race), they offered Sayer a chance to abandon the race (presumably with an offer of money)
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:06
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I wonder who he means with former Grand Tour winner. Sayer is pretty obvious, though  |
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:07
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Crommy wrote:
The Secret Pro has posted another blog entry
https://cyclingtip...ret-pro-2/
Two big standout things:
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While I’m on the topic of Grand Tours, there’s talk going around the peloton that a former Grand Tour winner who’s about to be taken down for a biological passport irregularities. I can’t say who it is but when the news breaks you’ll know who I’m talking about. You can probably figure it out. It’s a good thing that’s he’s been found out; it shows that the biological passport is doing its job.
2. The Tour of Turkey organisers were so worried about having a second consecutive winner testing positive (which could threaten the future of the race), they offered Sayer a chance to abandon the race (presumably with an offer of money)
Let the fun begin.
There's a fine line between "psychotherapist" and "psycho the rapist"
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| kumazan |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:08
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Former GT winner huh. Does Scarponi count as GT winner? Otherwise Cobo, that would be hilarious.
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:10
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Just read the secret pro myself, fascinating stuff.
Main options for me on the GT winner are Cobo, Di Luca, Valverde, Scarponi...time will tell.
As for Turkey, if it's true, it just makes the whole situation 10 times worse. Yes he's suspicious but how does offering him money then having the guy conveniently bow out not create even more suspicion - hopefully it's just a rumour...
Edited by ianrussell on 07-05-2013 13:14
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:10
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What about Basso and his "cyste"
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:12
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Half of the GT winners have been so shit this year. Cunego, Schleck, Cobo, Menchov. To a certain degree even Contador.
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:13
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My money is on Menchov. Wasn't he a 9 on UCI's list from the Tour a few years ago?
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:15
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Given the above, yes there are too many plausible options time will have to tell!  |
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| kumazan |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:17
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Spilak23 wrote:
What about Basso and his "cyste"
Wasn't he working with Jesus in person to make sure he wouldn't do blood doping again? Maybe since Sassi died he went back to the dark side.
Di Luca is a good option as well. Another rider of the Pellizotti caliber (is/was a good rider, but no big name) to use as scapegoat. And I totally forgot Menchov was still riding. Then it's totally him.
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:17
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Cobo is my guess. His values must have fluctuated a bit since winning the Vuelta. He's been horrible ever since |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:21
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Here's a full (?) list of possibles from those still racing:
GT winners (still riding): Basso,Cobo,Contador, Cunego,Di Luca,Evans, Garzelli,Hesjedal,Menchov, Nibali,Scarponi,A.Schleck, Valverde,Wiggins
Hmmm...forgot about Garzelli but sticking with Di Luca (possibly maybe).
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| SSJ2Luigi |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:23
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I fear that it is Menchov (another Rabobank rider  )
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:29
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Also I'm predictably very curious as to who the secret pro is. If the intro to the blog is right then we looking for an old, experienced hand, someone use their superior knowledge to give me a few names
"He is a Pro within the ranks of the top teams in world cycling. He has raced multiple Grand Tours, Classics and World Championships, and finished highly in some. We can also tell you that he will be frank and up-front with his opinions and views." |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:31
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Best guess from me Robbie Hunter??? |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:32
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ianrussell wrote:
Also I'm predictably very curious as to who the secret pro is. If the intro to the blog is right then we looking for an old, experienced hand, someone use their superior knowledge to give me a few names
He always reminds me of David Millar, but probably isn't
I hope its Cobo for the following reasons
1) He's Spanish, so won't actually get a ban
2) Froome will get a GT win
3) Which would lead to more of a fight for Tour leadership
4) Creating chaos
5) So they take more drugs
6) leading to both Chris and Brad leaving the sport in disgrace 
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| Selwink |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:35
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TheManxMissile wrote:
ianrussell wrote:
Also I'm predictably very curious as to who the secret pro is. If the intro to the blog is right then we looking for an old, experienced hand, someone use their superior knowledge to give me a few names
He always reminds me of David Millar, but probably isn't
I hope its Cobo for the following reasons
1) He's Spanish, so won't actually get a ban
2) Froome will get a GT win
3) Which would lead to more of a fight for Tour leadership
4) Creating chaos
5) So they take more drugs
6) leading to both Chris and Brad leaving the sport in disgrace
Thats the best reason ever!
I personally agree with Luigi, but I also consider Garzelli (dont know why)
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| cactus-jack |
Posted on 07-05-2013 13:45
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I think you can rule out Contador because he was caught fairly recently. It might still be someone who has doped in the past, but not that recent.
My money is on Cobo. But Wiggins or Schleck would be so fun! I'm hoping for a real bombshell, but it's probably going to be the most likely name.
There's a fine line between "psychotherapist" and "psycho the rapist"
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| Malkael |
Posted on 07-05-2013 14:07
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If nothing else some of the comments it has caused from other cyclists is quirky.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 07-05-2013 14:10
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Meh, TweeterSagan is a much funnier fake account.
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