shaper Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 “In relation with the suspects about the Vincenzo Nibali’s rear wheel rotation during his fall in today’s stage at Tour de France, the Astana Pro Team informs that during the three weeks of racing we have been subjected to the UCI checks daily, always resulting perfectly in order. “The Astana Pro Team and Vincenzo Nibali reserve the right to take legal action in case someone will threaten the image of the Team or of the athlete. What image?Allegedly Nibali's wheel kept spinning when he crashed just behind Froom on last Friday's stage 19 http://road.cc/content/news/198494-vincenzo-nibali-motor-doping-accusations-lead-astana-threatening-legal-action
Gen Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Allegedly Nibali's wheel kept spinning when he crashed just behind Froom on last Friday's stage 19 http://road.cc/content/news/198494-vincenzo-nibali-motor-doping-accusations-lead-astana-threatening-legal-actionDidn't we see the same with another rider not so long ago?
shaper Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Didn't we see the same with another rider not so long ago?Yep in 2014 Hesjedal was accused of having a spinning wheel http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/fresh-motorised-doping-claims-ryder-hesjedals-bike-moves-134745
Gen Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Yep in 2014 Hesjedal was accused of having a spinning wheel http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/fresh-motorised-doping-claims-ryder-hesjedals-bike-moves-134745There we go.. I had forgotten who it was, thx
Bonus Posted July 27, 2016 Author Posted July 27, 2016 Allegedly Nibali's wheel kept spinning when he crashed just behind Froom on last Friday's stage 19 http://road.cc/content/news/198494-vincenzo-nibali-motor-doping-accusations-lead-astana-threatening-legal-action I understand what happened, I actually meant "What Team Image?" They are hardly choir-boys as it is.
Rocket-Boy Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 I understand what happened, I actually meant "What Team Image?" They are hardly choir-boys as it is.True story, everything I hear about them I automatically assume is true. Numerous failed doping tests has made it that way. But I could never imagine Nibs doing motor doping, he would never do anything like hang on to a team car in the Vuelta or any other kind of stupid stuff.
Gen Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 Waiting for results on blood- and urine tests. Seen some motor-doping rumors on FB that Nbali's seat tube got snapped glowing on the thermal camera.Apparently ASTANA's lawyers are all over it.
'Dale Posted July 27, 2016 Posted July 27, 2016 http://pelotonmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/tour-de-france-stages-121-it-takes-a-team-to-win-the-tour-1-1024.jpg
Frosty Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Is the total elevation gain for the entire Tour known? Analytics galore but lacking some critical info.
Christie Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Waiting for results on blood- and urine tests. Seen some motor-doping rumors on FB that Nbali's seat tube got snapped glowing on the thermal camera.Apparently ASTANA's lawyers are all over it.I would not trust the UCI to bust high profile riders for anything. Imo they hammer low profile cheats, and cover up high profile cases - perhaps a slap on the wrist behind the scenes and a fine. If they were serious about punishing dopers, they would not have allowed Astana to race this year.
Frosty Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I would not trust the UCI to bust high profile riders for anything. Imo they hammer low profile cheats, and cover up high profile cases - perhaps a slap on the wrist behind the scenes and a fine. If they were serious about punishing dopers, they would not have allowed Astana to race this year.**Comic Sans font on** Maybe the UCI is scared this may happen: If they were serious about punishing dopers, they wouldn't have anyone riding this year. **Comic Sans font off** On a serious note - who knows what they are up to. Maybe they want the riders to appear clean, so it takes the spotlight away from them.
'Dale Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Love this moment PIC FROM BRAKETHROUGHMEDIA http://images.cyclingtips.com/content/uploads/2016/07/20160703_%C2%A9BrakeThrough-Media_A10O0537.jpg http://images.cyclingtips.com/content/uploads/2016/07/20160703_%C2%A9BrakeThrough-Media_A10O0537.jpg
'Dale Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 More here Enjoy! http://cyclingtips.com/2016/07/from-the-cutting-room-floor-highlights-of-the-2016-tour-de-france/
mr_stig Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 To quote cycling's equivalent of Voldemort, "It's not about the bike."
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