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| ruben |
Posted on 06-05-2009 19:27
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Il Giro d’Italia non arriverà più al Block Haus
CHIETI. Dopo l’ultimo sopralluogo dei tecnici dell’organizzazione del Giro d’Italia e dal regista Nazareno Balani della Rai, avvenuto qualche giorno fa, oggi la decisione del Patron Angelo Zomegnan di spostare l’arrivo anticipando di circa 4 Km.
Non arriveranno dunque al Block Haus i ciclisti del Giro del Centenario, ma si fermeranno qualche metro dopo l’Hotel Mammarosa, nonostante il Comitato Tappa nella persona del presidente, Maurizio Formichetti, abbia cercato di sostenere fino alla fine la tappa nella sua definizione originaria.
Purtroppo le esigenze legate alle riprese televisive e l’ingombro dei mezzi Rai hanno portato l’organizzazione generale a questa decisione, che comunque non ridurrà la tappa poiché è stato aggiunto un passaggio nel centro di Miglianico di circa 4 km, con una salita di circa 1 km con pendenza massima del 20%.
«Siamo delusi da questa modifica- sottolinea Maurizio Formichetti- è inutile negarlo, abbiamo lavorato fino alla fine per mantenere il Block Haus come arrivo, ma la ristretta sede stradale non consente la sosta in sicurezza dei grandi mezzi tecnici della Rai necessari per le riprese televisive. Si è certamente perso in spettacolarità , anche in ragione di una memoria storica che riporta all’immagine di grandi campioni del ciclismo sul Block Haus, ma la gara resta invariata nella lunghezza avendo inserito alcune deviazioni nei centri storici, come quello di Pretoro che vedrà i ciclisti pedalare tra i vicoli insidiosi di uno dei borghi più belli della nostra regione».
Il Comitato Tappa continua nella preparazione dell’evento focalizzando l’attenzione sulla gestione del traffico nel giorno della gara, che vedrà al seguito della Carovana oltre 700 mezzi che saranno allocati prima a Chieti e successivamente nei parcheggi di Passo Lanciano e delle vie d’accesso a Mamma Rosa.
«L’imponenza dell’evento e la difficoltà d’accesso all’arrivo- continua Formichetti- sono tali da consigliare ai tanti appassionati di ciclismo di arrivare su da Roccamorice o Lettomanoppello fino ad un certo punto e poi proseguire a piedi o con la funivia aperta per l’occasione. A breve comunicheremo anche gli orari di chiusura delle strade per favorire l’afflusso degli spettatori».
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| issoisso |
Posted on 06-05-2009 19:56
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The Spaniard Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne) announced Wednesday that he would file a complaint against Ettore Torri, the attorney for the anti-doping prosecutor of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI).
CONI claim Valverde has violated Article 2.2 of the Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on the use of prohibited substances, for which they ask two years of suspension, and continue to assert that they have evidence of the involvement of the Spanish in the Puerto scandal, which erupted in 2006.
Beginning in April, Valverde had already qualified CONI's arguments as "totally incorrect" and will later today, with complaints, but also in his statements: "Mr. Torri acts, repeatedly and obstinately, with a total contempt for the Spanish judicial authorities, refusing to submit to the judge's decision No. 31 of Madrid, which prohibits the CONI from using evidence from the criminal investigation to leverage charges against the athletes" , he said in a statement.
Indeed, in February, the High Court of Madrid had expressed its opposition to further proceedings. (AFP)
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| ruben |
Posted on 06-05-2009 20:34
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So actually, Valverde admits he is doped, because he doesn't want Etori to use the evidence. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 06-05-2009 20:37
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Oh well, since we're on the subject of dopees, Vinokourov had an interview with Kazakh media today. Nothing new, really. He wants to win stages in the Vuelta and win the World Championship in Swiss. And he's still convinced that he's going to ride for Astana.
... except for the fact that the team won't exist in August. |
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| Andreas93 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 20:42
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He can still participate in the WC, but then, I think UCI will do something. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:03
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They can't. His ban has expired by then, and the Kazakh Cycling Federation is free to pick anyone they want. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:06
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He hasn't paid his one year salary fine. They could prevent him racing until he does. (Yes, we are down to the fine bits of hope to cling onto).
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:08
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Those rules haven't been followed by anyone, as far as I know. |
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:25
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Hence the last strand of hope line.
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| chuckie |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:27
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Pfannberger suspended by Katusha for doping/irregular blood values.
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| Andreas93 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:28
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Also, he has promised that ihe never will ride again, and therefore will UCI expend the ban. And we will also have the OP. |
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| doddy13 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 21:59
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With Vino, if astana exists (which it won't), they'll have to take him. The Kazach cycling federation will "force" it.
Problem is, nobody wants him back.
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| alexkr00 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 22:00
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so just hope that Astana won't exist anymore so we won't see Vino.
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| Michal4444 |
Posted on 06-05-2009 22:06
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Ruben wrote:
So actually, Valverde admits he is doped, because he doesn't want Etori to use the evidence.
Everyone knows he was doped but what is worse - if he will succeed to rule out using this evidence according spanish law - CONI and WADA will not be able to ban him...
I have to apologize all spanish colleagues here but HOW COME THAT PUERTO SAMPLES CANNOT BE USED AS EVIDENCE IN ANOTHER CASE????? It is nonsense.... |
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| knasen |
Posted on 07-05-2009 15:08
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101st Scandinavian Race in Uppsala 1909-2009 startlist
https://www.upsala...lista.html
Some riders from Bålsta CK the club I train with some times every year. I think Iam going to see the race. And fun to see Magnus Bäckstedt and his uber cool jerseys. Capinordic:s Fredrik Ericsson is also fin to see. Was on the WC last year. Where he came 20. Before riders like Hagen, Clement and Hoste.
The race also have a fun history. https://www.upsala...nnare.html
Tempo means time trail. "Swenglish". A 210 km long time trail is pretty hard.
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Posted on 07-05-2009 15:47
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From the looks of things, even if Armstrong and Co. wanted to "start" a new team or find other sponsorship, it would not help ad the PT license belongs to the Kazahks not the team management....On the other hand I could see Johann wanting to leave as he is saddled with having to use "X" amount of Kazakh riders on the team and in particular races. Not that they are any less talented, but I think that it may limit what he (being Johann) feels is the best possible team for each race.
I also think they will do anything to avoid the Vino controversy that is sure to come later this year.
All this to say I can see that a change may be more imminent than anyone is letting on. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 07-05-2009 16:26
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Laurent Jalabert has been offered the spot as team manager for the French national road cycling team. |
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| CrueTrue |
Posted on 07-05-2009 18:01
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Armstrong on Twitter:
Had a great conversation with Governor Ritter from Colorado. Working on something. Stay tuned..
Something? Right, like we didn't figure it out yet. |
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| issoisso |
Posted on 07-05-2009 18:42
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CrueTrue wrote:
Armstrong on Twitter:
Had a great conversation with Governor Ritter from Colorado. Working on something. Stay tuned..
Something? Right, like we didn't figure it out yet.
"South Park Cycling Team" 
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| Andreas93 |
Posted on 07-05-2009 18:45
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Colorado vs Columbia  |
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