Iwan Kemp Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 My feelings exactly....how could a clean Lancehole beat a doped peleton?! Lance-gate...
Delgado Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Now here's a conundrum.....if he finally admits to anything who's to say he's telling the truth?!
GoLefty!! Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 the truth doesn't matter anymore.The events are now public knowledge. The sports image is once again in tatters. Cycling doesn't care about the truth anylonger. Its damage limitation now
Joe Low Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 the truth doesn't matter anymore.The events are now public knowledge. The sports image is once again in tatters. Cycling doesn't care about the truth anylonger. Its damage limitation nowThe truth will matter if the Uk's Times newspaper sues for having paid out on LA's case against them that he didnt dope. Similarly with the insurance folk and others. But whats happening is great. Hamilton said in his book that the current leader's time going up Alp d' Huez in the TDF would have got you around 40th place in the late '90s early '00s. So its getting better.
GrumpyOldGuy Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 The truth will matter if the Uk's Times newspaper sues for having paid out on LA's case against them that he didnt dope. Similarly with the insurance folk and others. But whats happening is great. Hamilton said in his book that the current leader's time going up Alp d' Huez in the TDF would have got you around 40th place in the late '90s early '00s. So its getting better. Yeah, I remember that, its quite incredible the edge doping gives when looked at in that perspective.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 well to play devils advocate - hamilton reckons you can maybe win 1 stage clean, but definitely not the tour This may well be true but I am becoming as sceptical as all the non cyclists about this .....
jcza Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Rabobank might be "White Label" team next year as riders still have contracts. Rabobank spokesman: We don’t see any improvement in the near future in the current situation in cycling full of doping-related issues.
jcza Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Update from Rabobank press conference: U23, offroad and youth cycling will continue to receive Rabobank sponsoring. Women and men’s proteam not.
jcza Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Barredo’s case plays a role, spokesman says. It underlines the Rabobank’s board’s idea that the sport is sick and they need to withdraw
jcza Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Rabobank Spokesman: We have found a good solution for the U23 team which I will reveal later today. We will honour the pro rider’s contracts for 2013.
jcza Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Apparently decision was taken today and team management informed this morning. EDIT: More to follow.... In the meantime I can't wait to ride my bike this weekend. Edited October 19, 2012 by jcza
The Ghost Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Hamilton said in his book that the current leader's time going up Alp d' Huez in the TDF would have got you around 40th place in the late '90s early '00s. So its getting better. Is that why its become less exciting to watch?
gummibear Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Having read Rabobanks statement I need someone to remind me how much posotive LA has done for the sport. I keep forgetting Rabobank will be the first of many sponsors to pull out.Many European companies are suffering financially at the moment and returns from sponsorships are very small.
NotSoBigBen Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Doping tests by PPA? Mon dieu - NO ONE dopes locally man - especially not the vets, get a grip
scotty Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Mon dieu - NO ONE dopes locally man - especially not the vets, get a grip
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