Contador - CAS ruling. (All things Contador/doping - merged)

[Tumbleweed]

Yeah, then frankly I dont see the point of having the Spanish Cycling Federation if the UCI can just over rule all their decisions?. What are they there for then.? Why should they bother to do anything if it stands a good chance of getting overuled in 2 years time.?

 

It dosnt make sense to me, but hey, I worked all my life for myself, I had to make decisions that worked for the majority in the shortest possible time, its fine having all these layers and 2 year plans / procesess, but you also have to have a TOMORROW plan / process, because sometimes events dont wait that long.

 

I agree, if it's an international event it should be up to UCI to judge. Maybe the federations should look after events within their ambit.

[TNT1]

I agree, if it's an international event it should be up to UCI to judge. Maybe the federations should look after events within their ambit.

 

Yeah, but when the spanish federation, in this case, asked for UCI and wada to be part of the initial disciplinary committee, the uci told them thay have to do it themselves.

[capedutch]

All that we are asking is a fair trial, if he tested positive he must be banned like all other riders ! I think he is guilty.

[TNT1]

All that we are asking is a fair trial, if he tested positive he must be banned like all other riders !

 

What so far about the way RFEC have handled this is unfair?

[Christie]

Valverde kept all his results up to when the appeals were finished.

I don't think being a known doper makes much difference - Frank Schlek paid 7k euro into Fuentes' account, so he is also a known doper. All the top riders dope.

Re a plasticizer test - I think they have a clause now that they may retro-actively test samples for a time. But I don't think they will, it will esult in 30 or 40 riders busted in one Tour. What would happen if the whole HTC, Saxo, Astana, Radioshack, Leopard-Trek got banned in one TDF? All their sponsors would go, some unknown rider would win, earnings would plummet. No way UCI would allow that.

 

I would like to find out what Plasticizer tests show for Schlecks, Cavendish, Cancellara for last year, as well.

[E1A104]

Especially now that everybody knows he is hopped up....nobody will take him serious now that he is a doper found guilty. He can win the 200 tours and still be a confirmed doper

 

 

not sure about that, many many disciples still took la seriously. Contador should learn from the best and just donate some money to an anti-doping initiative.

[Mellow]

Valverde kept all his results up to when the appeals were finished.

I don't think being a known doper makes much difference - Frank Schlek paid 7k euro into Fuentes' account, so he is also a known doper. All the top riders dope.

Re a plasticizer test - I think they have a clause now that they may retro-actively test samples for a time. But I don't think they will, it will esult in 30 or 40 riders busted in one Tour. What would happen if the whole HTC, Saxo, Astana, Radioshack, Leopard-Trek got banned in one TDF? All their sponsors would go, some unknown rider would win, earnings would plummet. No way UCI would allow that.

 

I would like to find out what Plasticizer tests show for Schlecks, Cavendish, Cancellara for last year, as well.

 

i think piblic interest will grow... sponsors will leave, you are right.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

What so far about the way RFEC have handled this is unfair?

 

I have no idea.....whats the abbreviation RFEC stand for anyway.?

[AndreZA]

I have no idea.....whats the abbreviation RFEC stand for anyway.?

 

 

Realy F***ing Emazing Contador.

[Kritzie]

Ag he is going to hell anyway, he voted DA!!!!

[Joker]

So where can I get this stuff to loose weight - I am in desperation - been trying to loose weight - eating more meat, but alas, when I get to the hills - man do I suffer

 

And I buy my meat at reputable places hoping for some "stuff in it"

 

Pleeze help

[Barend de Arend]

Valverde kept all his results up to when the appeals were finished.

I don't think being a known doper makes much difference - Frank Schlek paid 7k euro into Fuentes' account, so he is also a known doper. All the top riders dope.

Re a plasticizer test - I think they have a clause now that they may retro-actively test samples for a time. But I don't think they will, it will esult in 30 or 40 riders busted in one Tour. What would happen if the whole HTC, Saxo, Astana, Radioshack, Leopard-Trek got banned in one TDF? All their sponsors would go, some unknown rider would win, earnings would plummet. No way UCI would allow that.

 

The year is 1998. The first team kicked out is Festina. Then ONCE and Banesto and Risco Scotti. A few days later Kelme leaves, and then Vitalicio Seguros, and then TVM. I think I got the order right.

 

There are big names involved. France's darling Virenque and champion Jalabert.

 

As a result Coca Cola pulls it's sponsorship.

 

Despite all this a doper wins.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Realy F***ing Emazing Contador.

 

- Ha,Ha, okay Cool, Thanks, I was scratching my chin for 10 minutes thinking what organisation it could be!!.

[cyberaver]

and its official

 

contador cleared

 

from the bbc

 

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been cleared to race after winning his appeal against a provisional one-year doping ban.

 

Spain's Contador, 28, tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol during last year's Tour in July.

 

The Spaniard protested his innocence, claiming contaminated meat was responsible for his dope test failure.

 

Contador was cleared of knowingly using banned drugs and will now take part in the Tour of Algarve from Wednesday.

 

Full report to follow.

[Squier]

and its official

 

contador cleared

 

from the bbc

 

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been cleared to race after winning his appeal against a provisional one-year doping ban.

 

Spain's Contador, 28, tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol during last year's Tour in July.

 

The Spaniard protested his innocence, claiming contaminated meat was responsible for his dope test failure.

 

Contador was cleared of knowingly using banned drugs and will now take part in the Tour of Algarve from Wednesday.

 

Full report to follow.

 

Just saw that! So, off to CAS I guess...

[Squier]

More...

 

Contador’s spokesman confirms that he’s been cleared of Clenbuterol doping charges

by Shane Stokes at 11:43 AM EST

Categories: Pro Cycling, Doping

Rider likely to return to competition tomorrow in Volta ao Algarve

Alberto Contador’s spokesman has issued a statement confirming that the rider has been cleared of charges of doping.

 

“Alberto Contador has been officially cleared by the Royal Spanish Cycling Federation and has been authorized to return to competition immediately,” said Jacinto Vidarte. “If everything goes well, the rider will take the start, tomorrow, at the Volta ao Algarve.”

 

His lawyer Andy Ramos had earlier confirmed the news to Cope.es, saying that he received the RFEC decision this morning.

 

With the decision, the RFEC effectively considers that the rider was not culpable for the Clenbuterol in his system. Contador had tested positive on the second rest day of the 2010 Tour de France, which he won.

 

Contador has been named as part of the Saxo Bank SunGard team for the Volta ao Algarve, which he won last year. He is apparently intending to ride the Giro d’Italia before the Tour de France.

 

The UCI and WADA are both entitled to appeal the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and have previously indicated that they will do so if they are unhappy with the RFEC decision. It is thought likely that such an action will be taken.

 

UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani confirmed to VeloNation several minutes ago that the governing body has not yet received official confirmation, and therefore couldn’t comment.

 

WADA is yet to reply to a request for its own reaction. Both can be expected later today.

 

It is thought that WADA’s recent decision not to appeal the clearing of German table tennis player Dmitrij Ovtcharov was a factor in the RFEC’s deliberation of the case. There are differences in the case, though, as Ovtcharov was competing in China where there are greater incidences of Clenbuterol use. He also provided hair samples to help show his case was not a deliberate one.

 

Most cases of Clenbuterol positives in sport either result in a one or two-year ban, depending on whether or not the sportsperson concerned can prove they didn’t intend to ingest the substance.

 

 

 

Read more: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/7445/Contadors-spokesman-confirms-that-hes-been-cleared-of-Clenbuterol-doping-charges.aspx#ixzz1E39EJ1S3