That's the main issue for me. It's bonkers.You’d think there would be a guaranteed spot for the defending champion at least…
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That's the main issue for me. It's bonkers.You’d think there would be a guaranteed spot for the defending champion at least…
I hope he sues UCI as well.Superman Lopez must be given a public apology by the UCI for sullying his good name, perhaps with a Tour Wildcard for Medellin as compensation, post-haste!
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'Supermán' López ve la luz: TAS limpió su nombre en caso de dopaje y Astana deberá pagarle cuantiosa suma | Noticias RCN
El Tribunal consideró que el ciclista no infringió las normas en el Giro de Italia 2022.www.noticiasrcn.com
'Supermán' López sees the light: TAS cleared his name in the case of doping and Astana must pay him a large sum
The Court considered that the cyclist did not violate the rules in the 2022 Giro d'Italia.
After several months of silence and uncertainty regarding the career of Colombian Miguel Ángel López, the Court of Arbitration for Sports resolved his situation this Thursday, leaving great news.
According to what is known from European soil, the CAS decision reverses the sanction imposed by the Astana team, which had terminated López's contract after the investigation by the Spanish Civil Guard in Operation Ilex.
This investigation pointed to doctor Marcos Maynar as the leader of a doping network that involved several cyclists, including López.
It should be remembered that suspicions about López were based on a Civil Guard report that suggested that an injury that forced him to abandon the 2022 Giro d'Italia was due to the intravenous administration of menotropin, a banned substance. However, the CAS did not find sufficient evidence to support this claim.
What's next for Superman?
To date, the cyclist remains suspended by the UCI, despite the absence of a positive result in any doping control. The Colombian has already expressed his desire to return to racing and prove his innocence on the track; However, he must wait that he will come.
A hard blow for Operation Ilex
The CAS decision represents a severe setback for Operation Ilex and calls into question the credibility of some of the evidence presented against it.
López's exoneration could have a significant impact on other cases related to this investigation.
I agree. I loved watching the Olympic as a kid and beyond, because enjoyed any sport out there. I went to 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and had a great time. But at this point I’d be fine if the whole thing imploded.Sometimes it’s better to not know.
As much as I loved watching Phelps go all 8 for 8 in Beijing back then, it’s true some sports are too bloated. I guess some would say cycling doesn’t need 90+ riders for a single event though. The Olympics is too much of a production for me to get worked up about these days anyway.
I real court might view the evidence differently than a CAS panel, which seems happy to hand out “did not find sufficient evidence” free passes,I hope he sues UCI as well.
Mickey mouseThe 2026 Vuelta will start from Monaco. Third foreign Gran Salida in five years after only two in all the editions before that.
Mickey Mouse in English slang is a term of derision, normaly meaning a second class or inferior thing.
Entrirely within the principality, next stage will start from there.no rumours how the first stages could look like in /or around Monaco?
Victor Langellotti is out of contract at the end of this season. Every eligible ProTeam will want his signature if they want a wild card for La Vuelta, and maximum publicity.The 2026 Vuelta will start from Monaco. Third foreign Gran Salida in five years, as many as in all the editions before that.
If you don't go to the Vuelta, then the Vuelta comes to you! No excuses not to start ... does a "certain Slovenian" live in Monaco?Will be such an exciting opportunity for about 80 riders to start a GT in their home country
Rog and Pog both live in MonacoIf you don't go to the Vuelta, then the Vuelta comes to you! No excuses not to start ... does a "certain Slovenian" live in Monaco?
Teddy was the "certain" one I was refering to, so... the hype starts here, yeah baby! "Triple GT champ 2026"!Rog and Pog both live in Monaco
? There are no good Suisse riders?Holy smokes, this Tour de Suisse is almost worse than 2009 in terms of doing everything in order for a Swiss rider to win. 5 MTFs in a row. Hahaha, that *** is too funny.
Now wait for Ag2r to send Gall to Dauphine.
***, Gall is Austrian. Damn it, now my theory makes no sense.
Are they trying to conspire for a Sebastian reichenback glorious victory?