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According to cyclingnews.com the drug is not banned on WADA's list, though the Italian dailes say it is a "sostanza proibita" (prohibited substance). Where? On the UCI's list, Mars? Venus?

Anyone know?
 
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RSNT statement:

Our team attaches great value to transparency. Because of this, we can announce the following as a response to the adverse analytical finding of xipamide in Fränk Schleck's urine sample of July 14 during the Tour de France.

After being informed by the UCI about the presence of xipamide in the urine sample of Fränk Schleck on July 14, the team has decided to immediately withdraw Fränk Schleck from the Tour de France.

Even though an abnormal A sample does not require these measures, Mr. Schleck and the team believe this is the right thing to do, to ensure the Tour de France can go on in calm and that Fränk Schleck can prepare his defense in accordance with the legal timing to do so.

On the subject of xipamide the team can declare the following: it is not a product that is present in any of the medicine that the team uses and the reason for the presence of xipamide in the urine sample of Mr. Schleck is unclear to the team. Therefore, the team is not able to explain the adverse findings at this point.

However, the team is fully determined to collaborate with the anti-doping agencies in order to resolve the matter.
 
Feb 20, 2012
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Franklin said:
Meh, why Frank? If it was RSNT they could have used easier methods to spike him.

I'd say this theory is way to outlandish.

Lol, i wasn't being serious
 
Oct 4, 2011
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Arnout said:
I know there is no way to win these arguments, based on a clear right/wrong. There can be many reasons though, maybe Schleck went to a normal doctor asking for treatment after his fall, because there was water in or near his wound. If that's the case, I don't see any reason to ban him. I know you do, but I don't, as I don't care about the strict legal consequences of actions, but about the intention.

Unfortunately that is what gets people off, excuses on intention. I stand by my view that riders know what they are taking and so any medication should be screened first. Its not difficult.Logic applied would tell you there is a reason it wasnt declared when he took what he did and it wouldnt be a misunderstanding.
But thats just my opinion.
 
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rhubroma said:
According to cyclingnews.com the drug is not banned on WADA's list, though the Italian dailes say it is a "sostanza proibita" (prohibited substance). Where? On the UCI's list, Mars? Venus?

Anyone know?

Diuretics include:
Acetazolamide, amiloride, bumetanide, canrenone, chlorthalidone,
etacrynic acid, furosemide, indapamide, metolazone, spironolactone,
thiazides (e.g. bendroflumethiazide, chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide),
triamterene; and other substances with a similar chemical structure or similar
biological effect(s)
(except drospirenone, pamabrom and topical dorzolamide and
brinzolamide, which are not prohibited).

http://www.wada-ama.org/Documents/World_Anti-Doping_Program/WADP-Prohibited-list/2012/WADA_Prohibited_List_2012_EN.pdf
 
Feb 1, 2011
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Holy ****. I would not have expected that. Not because I think he's clean, but because he's too crafty. Would've thought the same about Contador though.
 
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Just yesterday, Jens was on ITV saying this is a clean tour... ouch!

But, seriously, being caught being both crap and cheating...
 
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noddy69 said:
Unfortunately that is what gets people off, excuses on intention. I stand by my view that riders know what they are taking and so any medication should be screened first. Its not difficult.Logic applied would tell you there is a reason it wasnt declared when he took what he did and it wouldnt be a misunderstanding.
But thats just my opinion.

I know about the excuses. Like I said, I understand the purpose of a list and of rules. Ultimately I'm not interested in them, though.
 
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On the subject of xipamide the team can declare the following: it is not a product that is present in any of the medicine that the team uses and the reason for the presence of xipamide in the urine sample of Mr. Schleck is unclear to the team. Therefore, the team is not able to explain the adverse findings at this point.
CYA...i.e. FS is alone now...
 
Aug 19, 2011
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BroDeal said:
The downside for this is that the Germans were about to dip their toe back in the water by supporting a new team. That is probably dead now.

yep. this is a blow, still not big, but the germans will think twice...
 
Jun 7, 2010
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webvan said:
CYA...i.e. FS is alone now...

Well, apart from Astarloza, I think, it's more or less a typical response. "Sorry, you're on your own now."

Certainly the unpaid moneys and rumor of a new team would make shack even less likely to be sympathetic.
 
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Well that explains why the Schlecks seem to annually go from having horrible no form to perfect form with very little time in between.
But really, why bother if he, according to himself, wasn't even planning on contesting the tour? What a dumbass. Both Schlecks should get lost.
 
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thehog said:
They got sloppy without the Hog at the Tour.
:D

totally my thoughts.
that's why all teams need well organized doping structures.
once the structure falters, accidents happen.