I really hope that this is not true - seriously unless they haven't realeased something yet the only reason for pulling him would be his missing some out of season tests (for which he has already been punished) and rumors spread by a mt. biking collegue of his. If it comes to pulling riders out because someone *says* that they saw something, heard something, whatever - what kind of chaos would that cause! ANYONE could start a rumor to get any other rider that they wanted pulled from a race. Heck, at least riders wouldn't have to dope, they could take all the money they are saving not buying EPO and use it for bribes instead.
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07-25-2007, 01:34 PM #1
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07-25-2007, 01:43 PM #2
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If someone tests positive but there are B tests to be done or if the cyclist maintains innocence, are they allowed to finish? If Rasmussen IS innocent, shouldn't he be allowed to ride while all of this is getting sorted out?
Imagine being pulled only to be cleared later. Not that anyone appears to get cleared.
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07-25-2007, 01:48 PM #3
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another source: http://www.velonews.com/tour2007/det...s/12944.0.html
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07-25-2007, 01:56 PM #4
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That's a lot better, PedalWench!
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07-25-2007, 02:04 PM #5
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WTF! I thought this was a totally chaotic Tour without one team in control, Rabobank gets control and then this! Wow! What an incredible shame.
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07-25-2007, 02:06 PM #6
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whoa! I know I shouldn't be surprised... but I am
at least they seem to not just be "slapping their wrists" as punishment anymore... still a bummer tho.Last edited by bikerchick68; 07-25-2007 at 02:09 PM.
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07-25-2007, 02:15 PM #7
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Maybe they should just forget the yellow jersey and start competing for a tie-dyed jersey...
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07-25-2007, 02:17 PM #8
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LOL! I think I MUST find a tie-dyed jersey now. I'm on an official quest!
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07-25-2007, 02:29 PM #9
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haha, if they bring in a tie-dyed jersey you might get a bunch of older dope smoking fixie riding men entering the tour, might be a little slower! Originally Posted by onimity
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But in all reality all of this is sad and you know that they wouldn't just pull him for missing the tests, because otherwise he would have never started to race. They must have a feeling that he would be testing positive after his great ability to keep the yellow jersey....... but that is just my opinion
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07-25-2007, 02:32 PM #10
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Ask and you shall receive: Originally Posted by onimity
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07-25-2007, 02:18 PM #11
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07-25-2007, 02:19 PM #12
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Levi tests postive for......
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07-25-2007, 01:50 PM #13
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Someone posted on another board that Rasmussen's team was the decision maker here - they pulled him because they say he lied about his whereabouts during one of the periods he wasn't reachable during the off season. I don't know how accurate this is.
And as far as A tests and B tests go I thought it was supposed to work that way too - The media isn't even supposed to know about a positive test until either the rider waives the right to a B test or the test is performed and confirms the positive, but that all seems to have gone out the window in the last year. Any suspicion and proof positive or not out you go - it sucks."Sharing the road means getting along, not getting ahead" - 1994 Washington State Driver's Guide
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