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

[TNT1]

Oh, okay, I didnt know he was married,

 

He claims his wife is the reason he lied...

 

Rasmussen says he lied to cover tracks with wife

• By VeloNews.com
  
• Published Nov. 16, 2011
  

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http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2011/08/CORVOS_00017529-001-617x421.jpgRasmussen on the start line at the Tour of Denmark last week. Photo: Cor Vos

Michael Rasmussen admitted that he did indeed lie during the traumatic 2007 Tour de France, but says he did it to cover his tracks with his wife.

Rasmussen was kicked out of the 2007 Tour with just a few days left to Paris after it was revealed he misled anti-doping authorities about his whereabouts in the weeks ahead of the race.

While he told authorities he was in Mexico, in fact he was in Italy. Rather than tell the truth up front, Rasmussen said he lied about it to avoid a conflict with his wife.

“It’s that my wife would like to think I was in Mexico,” he told the Danish daily Ekstra Bladet. “I was in Italy, but I did not stay at home. It gave me some peace to find a way out.”

Rasmussen later served a two-year racing ban handed down by the Monaco cycling federation.

The ex-mountain bike world champion didn’t give away other details in the short interview posted on the newspaper’s website, but added that he managed to save his marriage.

“This is where the private must remain private,” he said. “The Tour scandal and everything that followed was a very, very tough ordeal on the marriage. It was an extreme situation at an extreme time. If it were not for my son (Milo), I doubt our marriage would have survived.”

Rasmussen continues to deny wrong-doing and currently races with Christina Watches Onfone.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

He claims his wife is the reason he lied...

 

Rasmussen says he lied to cover tracks with wife

• By VeloNews.com
  
• Published Nov. 16, 2011
  

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http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2011/08/CORVOS_00017529-001-617x421.jpgRasmussen on the start line at the Tour of Denmark last week. Photo: Cor Vos

Michael Rasmussen admitted that he did indeed lie during the traumatic 2007 Tour de France, but says he did it to cover his tracks with his wife.

Rasmussen was kicked out of the 2007 Tour with just a few days left to Paris after it was revealed he misled anti-doping authorities about his whereabouts in the weeks ahead of the race.

While he told authorities he was in Mexico, in fact he was in Italy. Rather than tell the truth up front, Rasmussen said he lied about it to avoid a conflict with his wife.

“It’s that my wife would like to think I was in Mexico,” he told the Danish daily Ekstra Bladet. “I was in Italy, but I did not stay at home. It gave me some peace to find a way out.”

Rasmussen later served a two-year racing ban handed down by the Monaco cycling federation.

The ex-mountain bike world champion didn’t give away other details in the short interview posted on the newspaper’s website, but added that he managed to save his marriage.

“This is where the private must remain private,” he said. “The Tour scandal and everything that followed was a very, very tough ordeal on the marriage. It was an extreme situation at an extreme time. If it were not for my son (Milo), I doubt our marriage would have survived.”

Rasmussen continues to deny wrong-doing and currently races with Christina Watches Onfone.

 

 

Oh, okay, ........not something I would do, but,.... there you go.!

[GrumpyOldGuy]

So 'Berto lost a bit of time to Levi (and Stefan ) in the TT yesterday, but today is the biggie mountain top finish with an average gradient of around 8.75 and a max of 14% - should be right up 'Berto's ally.

 

Good to see Nibs taking second in the TT yesterday, I like the youngster, similar to 'Berto he never says "die" and he should do well on today's climb. Levi looks to be in good shape as well, but, I dunno, I just cant support the guy.

[Eugene Oppelt]

Intriguing year:

 

'Berto is still under a cloud of doubt over the 'Clen' case.

 

Valverde is racing and winning.

The Chicken is back in the mix.

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Intriguing year:

 

'Berto is still under a cloud of doubt over the 'Clen' case.

 

Valverde is racing and winning.

The Chicken is back in the mix.

 

Yeah, ....but to be fair they are all class acts, so one expects them to do well. Valverde in top shape, is a strong contender in the mountains and he could easily toss a spanner in the little 'Berto / Andy tussle.

 

The doping side of it doesn't interest me, I see it more as a boring side show, these guys work hard to stay at the top of the game, (actually all athletes do, irrespective of the discipline) so I just enjoy the spectacle, and Valverde has always been one of my favorites.

Edited January 27, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy

[Eugene Oppelt]

Yeah, ....but to be fair they are all class acts, so one expects them to do well. Valverde in top shape, is a strong contender in the mountains and he could easily toss a spanner in the little 'Berto / Andy tussle.

 

The doping side of it doesn't interest me, I see it more as a boring side show, these guys work hard to stay at the top of the game, (actually all athletes do, irrespective of the discipline) so I just enjoy the spectacle, and Valverde has always been one of my favorites.

 

I stand with you, G O G.

Admire the absolute dedication of these athletes.

Of course, there are some bad apples in the cart.

 

The system that manages and runs cycling is so messed up. Seriously, lacks credibility.

Bad Politics. Inconsistency. Tch!

Edited January 27, 2012 by ' Dale

[nickc]

Good to see all the top GC contenders so close in the overall classification - today is going to be exciting, I think its going to come down to AC and Nibs.

 

Go Liquigas!!

[Eugene Oppelt]

Good to see all the top GC contenders so close in the overall classification - today is going to be exciting, I think its going to come down to AC and Nibs.

 

Go Liquigas!!

 

You mos know!

Yeah!!

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Good to see all the top GC contenders so close in the overall classification - today is going to be exciting, I think its going to come down to AC and Nibs.

 

Go Liquigas!!

 

- Yeah, how to choose, how to choose?.

 

..............Okay, Think I'll also back Nibs.

[nickc]

- Yeah, how to choose, how to choose?.

 

..............Okay, Think I'll also back Nibs.

 

 

:clap:

[GrumpyOldGuy]

What a climb, 'Berto and Nibali fighting it out on the steepest part, Levi 35 sec's back and looks to be fading.................'Berto on the move again as I type and Nibs 2 sec's back.................man, 'Berto is flying but Nibs is pulling back to him.

Edited January 27, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy

[GrumpyOldGuy]

Looks like its all slowed down and Levi is catching up.

[TNT1]

Looks like its all slowed down and Levi is catching up.

Contador attacked in the final kilometer, but Leipheimer was able to pull himself back to the Spaniard's wheel along with Diaz, but when the 22-year-old Argentinean attacked with 200m to go, neither of the WorldTour riders could follow.

While Contador distanced Leipheimer by a few meters at the line, the American was easily able to hold onto his race lead with Vincenzo Nibali (Liquigas-Cannondale) and Stefan Schumacher (Christina Watches-Ofone) losing time on the mountain.

[TNT1]

Brief Results

Result 1 Daniel Diaz (Arg) San Luis Somos Todos 2 Alberto Contador (Spa) Saxo Bank 3 Levi Leipheimer (USA) Omega Pharma-Quickstep

[GrumpyOldGuy]

...............and 'Berto takes another stage, Levi Third or fourth I think, picture is up to................!!

 

.........dont what happened to Nibs, looks like he lost it in the last one or two kms but 'Berto cruised in for a win.

Edited January 27, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy

[GrumpyOldGuy]

............You mean there was someone ahead of 'berto....? I dont see anyone on the picture here.?

Edited January 27, 2012 by GrumpyOldGuy