NiNi Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Boonen's cocaine positive causing stirhttp://www.cyclingnews.com/photos/2008/may08/belgium08/belgium085/DSC_0143tn.jpg Paris-Roubaix champion Tom Boonen, one of Belgium's biggest idols, is standing in hot water following the confirmation of a positive anti-doping control for cocaine on May 25. Though the control will likely not involve a suspension, it does not make it easy on the 27 year-old's Quick Step team, who are in the hunt for a new sponsor.The test results, controlled by the Vlaamse Gemeeenschap (Flemish Community), were confirmed and will be sent to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Cycling Union (UCI). Cocaine is forbidden within races, but as the control was taken three days before the start of the Tour of Belgium, where Boonen went on to win the final stage, he is likely to avoid a racing ban. Even though the Vlaamse Gemeeenschap will not issue a suspension, the UCI could impose a stop of up to two years.It was reported that Boonen's parents' and girlfriend's homes were searched by police, and it is confirmed now that the authorities did not find any banned products.< =text/> Is Boonen ? winner of two editions of the Paris-Roubaix and Ronde van Vlaanderen, and the 2005 World Championship title ? too much of a liability as Team Manager Patrick Lefevere hunts for a new financial supporter? The team and Boonen are meeting today in light of the recent news and more details are expected soon.
Chunky Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 2002 Track world Cup Cali Columbia.... I never thought I would see so many cyclists trashed on the best coke money can buy ($10 for 4 grams). Even current world and Olympic champions blasting in the bathrooms of the makeshift nightclub in the hotel. Two months later at Commonwealth Games, when Ogrady walked out the bathroom in the nightclub the night of the road race, someone forgot to tell him and his wife to wipe their noses. Its nothing new, if the guys are prepared to take evrything else available, why be scared of a few grams of Cocaine every now and again.
whitesox Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Coca-Cola makes me go faster and I don't have to sniff it. I have always wondered what the okes mean when they shout "HOLD YOUR LINE!"...whitesox2008-06-10 09:20:25
jabbathemutt007 Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 So does coke make u go faster? http://www.lyrics007.com/Clash%20Lyrics/Kola%20Kola%20Lyrics.html
kingjreid Posted June 10, 2008 Posted June 10, 2008 Coca-Cola makes me go faster and I don't have to sniff it. I have always wondered what the okes mean when they shout "HOLD YOUR LINE!"...
Cranky Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 Cocaine stimulates the nervous system, leading to increased energy, euphoria and increased aggression. But it won't help to take it a few days before a competition.
Tumbleweed Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 another one bites the dust. check out the other hub link posted below. there's a quote there that says why he won't be in trouble.
Tumbleweed Posted June 11, 2008 Posted June 11, 2008 some titbits from googlenews: Boonen told a news conference on Wednesday that the Quick Step team had assured him of their continued confidence, but he did not directly address the drug issue in a short statement. "I am not going to conduct my defence here and now," Boonen said, adding only that he was "not perfect" and apologised for the embarrassment the affair had caused his friends. Asked directly if the team would put Boonen forward for the Tour de France starting next month, Quick Step manager Patrick Lefevere said: "We will think about it in the next few days. "Don't they say the media has an attention span of 48 hours? If I am not mistaken, the Tour de France starts on July 5." Lefevere meanwhile stressed the difference between "real doping problems" which have occured in the Tour in recent years, and the difficulties of a "private" nature of the riding star.Questioned on the good conduct charter signed by all teams participating in the Tour, Lefevere said he believed that it was sometimes a little "heavy", without saying whether he thought it applied or not to Boonen's case. holy roller2008-06-11 04:11:07
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