Mellow Posted November 7, 2012 Share http://www.cape-epic...g_David_George/ I this whole article really necessary ? Should every event organiser now issue a whole story on the matter of one rider failing a doping test. I personally find the article a bit stupid...or rather amateurish. Why not short and to the point... "The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) today announced that top cyclist and Absa Cape Epic contender, David George, has tested positive for the banned drug, EPO (Erythropoietin) and will face a charge of doping at an independent tribunal. David George was part of Team 360Life team who competed at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 edition of the ABSA Cape Epic with the best result of finishing runners up in 2012. Founder blablablabla expressed his disappointment with the finding and the resulting negative implications for the sport of cycling. The Cape Epic is in consultation with its lawyers to consider possible further actions. " Edited November 7, 2012 by Mellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Low Posted November 7, 2012 Share Would be great but I see a problem with lifetime bans - check what happened with British dopers that successfully appealled their lifetime Olympic bans in the Court of Arbitration. They ended up competing again.Didnt do Dwayne Chambers any good, once he got to compete. & the reputational damage in the process is huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted November 7, 2012 Share His Twitter feeds stopped as soon as the news was released Uh, okay...He'll have to make a statement to the public in due course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 7, 2012 Share Didnt do Dwayne Chambers any good, once he got to compete. & the reputational damage in the process is huge. He still competed as much as we hate it. His reputation was already in tatters. Look at the pro peleton and the numbers of riders with past offences. Does anyone care about their reputation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeMT Posted November 7, 2012 Share spanner in the works??? Burry & Evans teaming up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 7, 2012 Share spanner in the works??? Burry & Evans teaming up?? I thought Sauser/Stander already confirmed? Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeMT Posted November 7, 2012 Share I thought Sauser/Stander already confirmed? they are, just having a laugh, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 7, 2012 Share they are, just having a laugh, I need a new sense of humour after all this BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted November 7, 2012 Share IMO, Evans and Knox should partner up for the Epic, they would be serious contenders and both seem to be nice guys. Ramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 7, 2012 Share The "disease" seems to be linked to sponsor names starting with N - Neotel, Nedbank ............... Nike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted November 7, 2012 Share IMO, Evans and Knox should partner up for the Epic, they would be serious contenders and both seem to be nice guys. Don't underestimate the europeans! Personally I think the experience of Sauser and youth of Stander is the perfect combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 7, 2012 Share Nike Just Dope It. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 7, 2012 Share This is me also voicing my opinion about the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 7, 2012 Share Isn't there some almost familial connection between the sponsor and David? I heard his ex-fiancee's father set it up. Could be wrong. Also heard that he and his missus are expecting a child soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted November 7, 2012 Share This is me also voicing my opinion about the subject. I disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandui Posted November 7, 2012 Share What old DG did is like white collar crime in the workplace. Perhaps it should be referred to as "bib short crime"? I hope for his family's sake he is either a trust fund kid, has a rich wife or has a nest egg stashed somewhere in a tax haven. I can't imagine his family can survive on his previous winnings, sponsorships and Nedbank retainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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