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| wogsrus |
Posted on 03-05-2013 15:28
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Matt White, former DS of Orica Greenedge who was stood down after being named in the ASADA report on Cheatstrong has been given a backdated 6month ban, therefore, now allowing him to come back into the sport. Orica Greenedge are waiting for the completion of the Vance review, which is a review done by a former anti doping expert in terms of the teams position on doping. They will make a decision after the review is completed as to whether they take him on again.
I really do hope they give him a chance. Even though he doped, he has stated before that he was pretty much forced by Armstrong's brigade of teammates. Either take it can be caught, or dope and keep your contract. He did brilliant things last year with the team, and his enthusiasm will be great to see again on Backstage Pass. Though, completely understand if the team don't bring him back, or only reinstate him in a lesser position. |
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| cio93 |
Posted on 03-05-2013 16:47
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Colombian Marlon Perez was apparantly tested positive on GW1516.
Let the games begin...
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| Miguel98 |
Posted on 03-05-2013 16:50
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Isn't that raced on those 90's and early 2000's colombia teams? |
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| roturn |
Posted on 03-05-2013 23:09
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Pieter Vanspeybrouck (Topsport) is banned for 3 months for using Fenoterol. It`s backdated and he can continue riding in June.
Vuelta wildcards go to NetApp, Cofidis and Caja Rural. Nice to see NetApp there as they performed well in last years GT and I had hoped to see them in one GT also this year. |
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 03-05-2013 23:13
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Miguel98 wrote:
Isn't that raced on those 90's and early 2000's colombia teams?
2005 Savio squad with Parra and Rujano iirc. And Caisse d'Epargne aswell.
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| Avin Wargunnson |
Posted on 04-05-2013 06:38
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roturn wrote:
Pieter Vanspeybrouck (Topsport) is banned for 3 months for using Fenoterol. It`s backdated and he can continue riding in June.
Vuelta wildcards go to NetApp, Cofidis and Caja Rural. Nice to see NetApp there as they performed well in last years GT and I had hoped to see them in one GT also this year.
Cant agree more, i was hoping for this wildcard, to see Konig, Barta and others in GT. Barta can try another epic long range attack like last years Giro stage. 
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 04-05-2013 09:18
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roturn wrote:
Pieter Vanspeybrouck (Topsport) is banned for 3 months for using Fenoterol. It`s backdated and he can continue riding in June.
Vuelta wildcards go to NetApp, Cofidis and Caja Rural. Nice to see NetApp there as they performed well in last years GT and I had hoped to see them in one GT also this year.
Not unimportant, it was taken by mistake. Topsport Vlaanderen is real clear about doping. The commission also acknowledged this fact and says he didn't take it to enhance his performances. The team doctor immediately acknowledged his mistake, too. Something to do with a puffer or something.
So that's why the punishment is "light" and he can start at 31th of May. |
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| CountArach |
Posted on 04-05-2013 11:40
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Noooo not Vanspeybrouck! I really, really want to like the guy (okay, mostly because of my ManGame team but you know...) and don't want TopSport to be doping at all. So I hope that it truly was taken by accident.
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| FreitasPCM |
Posted on 04-05-2013 12:00
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Yes, NetApp!  Hope to see Mendes there. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 04-05-2013 12:05
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Ian Butler wrote:
roturn wrote:
Pieter Vanspeybrouck (Topsport) is banned for 3 months for using Fenoterol. It`s backdated and he can continue riding in June.
Not unimportant, it was taken by mistake. Topsport Vlaanderen is real clear about doping. The commission also acknowledged this fact and says he didn't take it to enhance his performances. The team doctor immediately acknowledged his mistake, too. Something to do with a puffer or something.
So that's why the punishment is "light" and he can start at 31th of May.
Sounds like excuses... Contador ate a steak, Lance had saddle stores, Vanspeybrouck took a puffer...
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 04-05-2013 20:28
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Totally different situation. No offence, you know nothing about it.
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen. |
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| Selwink |
Posted on 04-05-2013 20:29
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Ian Butler wrote:
Totally different situation. No offence, you know nothing about it.
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
Apparently not
Just kidding, good thing the doctor left the team
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| Pellizotti2 |
Posted on 04-05-2013 20:59
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Ian Butler wrote:
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
That's a pretty big statement to make. Any arguments to back that hypothesis up with?
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| fcancellara |
Posted on 04-05-2013 21:06
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
That's a pretty big statement to make. Any arguments to back that hypothesis up with?
Topsport Vlaanderen is Flemish.
Ian Butler is Flemish.
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| Strydz |
Posted on 04-05-2013 21:06
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Ian Butler wrote:
Totally different situation. No offence, you know nothing about it.
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
Sorry for the simple quetion but Why?
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
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 04-05-2013 21:07
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fcancellara wrote:
Pellizotti2 wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
That's a pretty big statement to make. Any arguments to back that hypothesis up with?
Topsport Vlaanderen is Flemish.
Ian Butler is Flemish.
Well that makes complete sense now
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
https://www.everesting.cc/hall-of-fame/ |
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 05-05-2013 21:01
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That's not the reason. Don't believe in OMQS
Topsport Vlaanderen is always first to let their riders sign contracts about doping, always clearly against doping and they barely make results with talented riders = riders without doping. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 05-05-2013 21:06
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Ian Butler wrote:
That's not the reason. Don't believe in OMQS
Topsport Vlaanderen is always first to let their riders sign contracts about doping, always clearly against doping and they barely make results with talented riders = riders without doping.
Don't always believe if they sign a contract (as Sky do...)
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| Spilak23 |
Posted on 05-05-2013 21:16
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Pellizotti2 wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
If one team on the world is doping-free, it's topsport vlaanderen.
That's a pretty big statement to make. Any arguments to back that hypothesis up with?
First team ever to let their riders sign an anti-doping charter.
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| kumazan |
Posted on 06-05-2013 10:37
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TheManxMissile wrote:
Ian Butler wrote:
That's not the reason. Don't believe in OMQS
Topsport Vlaanderen is always first to let their riders sign contracts about doping, always clearly against doping and they barely make results with talented riders = riders without doping.
Don't always believe if they sign a contract (as Sky do...)
And Katusha used to do as well, don't know if they still do.
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