Alberto Contador suspended until August 2012 (loses all results July 2010 - Jan 2012)

[Fidolix]

http://www.cyclingfans.com/alberto-contador-press-conference-live

Also look at the incredibly pretty picture. Those eyes...

Flo... I´m a guy for christ sake

Btw, the press conference is now shown on eurosport.

 

[Benotti69]

Flo... I´m a guy for christ sake

with a serious mancrush.

 

[Benotti69]

So far, there's the second clen positive AAF - 1 day that everyone pretty much forgot about. I know I did. But Science of Sport mentioned, so it must have appeared somewhere at some time.

And now a third AAF in 2009 at the Tour of the Basque Country.

Thanks for reading the whole thing.

I wonder how many others have a clen addiction like Contadors

Would love to get a lot others samples re tested.

I dont suppose Contador will be asking for everyones samples to be retested.

 

[Carols]

Crap...Eurosport...this video is not available in your country

Other link in Danish I think...

 

[roundabout]

Given that it is the sole basis of the suspension, I'd disagree on the significance of the error. But, as the kids are fond of saying, let's agree to disagree

I would have thought that not being able to convince the panel that his meat theory is likely (I use the word likely somewhat loosely here) had also played a role.

Ultimately as strict liability goes Contador couldn't come up with any mitigating circumstances (or a convincing explanation) when the onus was on him to do so. In that regard his ban is well-deserved even if the contaminated suppliment theory is not well supported.

 

[Zoncolan]

Just tuned in on ES Riis speaking.
Riis: "we inherited the case and Alberto was cleared."

 

[roundabout]

I wonder how many others have a clen addiction like Contadors

Would love to get a lot others samples re tested.

I dont suppose Contador will be asking for everyones samples to be retested.

That's a positive test for a Basque Country cow, not Contador.

The 20th of July is a typo and that test happened on the 21st.

 

[Benotti69]

That's a positive test for a Basque Country cow, not Contador.

The 20th of July is a typo and that test happened on the 21st.

Correction noted.

 

[Zam_Olyas]

here it is Carol S
http://sports-livez.com/channel/ch-5.php

 

[Fidolix]

with a serious mancrush.

Ben, should I call someone for you? I seriously think you lost your mind!

 

[Spaniard]

wow, Contador looks devastated

 

[SiAp1984]

Pathetic. Riis does not fire him- that is an absolutely poor showing.

 

[Fidolix]

Pathetic. Riis does not fire him- that is an absolutely poor showing.

Thank god, why fire an innocent man??

 

[issoisso]

Usually it would be painful to see a press conference like this, but in this case it's actually funny to see Contador saying all these things about not doping and being innocent simply because his entire body language screams "I don't believe a word I'm saying"

EDIT: There was one part where his body language was completely different though. The part where he very convincingly begged "If there's anything else I can do to prove my innocence please tell me what it is"

 

[SiAp1984]

That pretty much reminds me of the pathetic press conference Ullrich held when he resigned back then (and I am an Ullrich-fan :-D) Only difference: The journalists at Ullrichs conference had the dignity not to cheer him. What's up with those guys at ACs PC?

 

[Spaniard]

"I will keep riding"

 

[SiAp1984]

Thank god, why fire an innocent man??

Wasn't there a rule that forces Proteams to fire guys suspended for doping? AC is suspended exactly for that reason. But I might be wrong.

 

[Zoncolan]

Usually it would be painful to see a press conference like this, but in this case it's actually funny to see Contador saying all these things about not doping and being innocent simply because his entire body language screams "I don't believe a word I'm saying"

EDIT: There was one part where his body language was completely different though. The part where he very convincingly begged "If there's anything else I can do to prove my innocence please tell me what it is"

This.

Still, on some level you have to feel for him. Many others got away with similar transgressions.
At the end of the day, I think cycling lost.

 

[Parrulo]

it seems very likely that he will appeal from what he said

 

[vcampbell]

Usually it would be painful to see a press conference like this, but in this case it's actually funny to see Contador saying all these things about not doping and being innocent simply because his entire body language screams "I don't believe a word I'm saying"

EDIT: There was one part where his body language was completely different though. The part where he very convincingly begged "If there's anything else I can do to prove my innocence please tell me what it is"

Yeah, of course. He was banned yesterday for two years (half year), and you think he is very relaxed? He is frustrated like hell, because he can't do anything because of it. What your little brain wants to see, is not what it really is.

 

[Thomsena]

"I will keep riding"

All we wanted to hear.

Next.

 

[Fidolix]

Usually it would be painful to see a press conference like this, but in this case it's actually funny to see Contador saying all these things about not doping and being innocent simply because his entire body language screams "I don't believe a word I'm saying"

EDIT: There was one part where his body language was completely different though. The part where he very convincingly begged "If there's anything else I can do to prove my innocence please tell me what it is"

Try read your own comment, and let´s talk about what´s funny afterwards.

 

[Spaniard]

it seems very likely that he will appeal from what he said

A spanish journalist has just said the opposite according to his body language.

 

[SiAp1984]

it seems very likely that he will appeal from what he said

Of course he has every right to do so. But I would be surprised if the Suiss court woulr overrule CAS.

 

[Fidolix]

Wasn't there a rule that forces Proteams to fire guys suspended for doping? AC is suspended exactly for that reason. But I might be wrong.

Only internal rules