Michael Rogers positive for clenbuterol

[Dazed and Confused]

Not sure how this would help him since the risk has been known for years, at least since the noise made by the Contador positive. How could he be stupid enough to eat meat in China? Saxo can't afford to bring their own food to races if need be? The only thing that makes sense is another likely "echo" positive like what happened to Bertie.

Its almost worth a poll. Seriously, the statement can probably be seen two ways. Confirmation of contamination issues or its you own fault, now pay for it. Very much a political statement it seems.

(I agree with you, Rogers really should be banned for 2 years)

 

[Netserk]

Press Release: Michael Rogers – Clenbuterol Adverse Analytical Finding

Following a report from the WADA accredited laboratory in Tokyo indicating an adverse analytical finding for clenbuterol in a urine sample collected during a test conducted at the Japan Cup Cycle Road Race on 20 October 2013, the UCI provisionally suspended Mr Michael Rogers (see press release of 18 December 2013).

In accordance with the UCI Anti-Doping Rules and the World Anti-Doping Code, Mr Rogers took the opportunity to explain to the UCI how the prohibited substance had entered his system, and to provide supporting information.

Upon careful analysis of Mr Rogers’ explanations and the accompanying technical reports the UCI found that that there was a significant probability that the presence of clenbuterol may have resulted from the consumption of contaminated meat from China – where he had taken part in a race before travelling to Japan.

As a result, the UCI has proceeded with the automatic disqualification of Mr Rogers’ results at the 2013 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race (the competition during which the positive sample was taken) but, after consulting WADA, decided that he should not be sanctioned any further.

The UCI is monitoring very carefully the latest developments concerning clenbuterol, and will continue to take appropriate steps to ensure riders are properly informed.

However, the UCI reiterates that the presence of clenbuterol in a urine sample constitutes an anti-doping rule violation under the World Anti-Doping Code and the UCI Anti-Doping Rules. It is generally acknowledged that in certain countries a risk of meat contaminated by clenbuterol can exist and produce, in specific conditions, a positive sample from an athlete. WADA has issued specific warnings about this problem in China and Mexico. Consequently, the UCI reiterates its recommendations to the athletes and teams concerned to avoid eating meat in these countries.

In line with WADA recommendations, the UCI will continue to assess the presence of clenbuterol on a case by case basis taking into account the country in which contamination may have taken place, as well as any scientific evidence supporting the likelihood of such contamination.

 

[Shardi]

Teflon baby - Clen positives just bounces off baby

 

[Clausfarre]

There seems to be a definite double standard, right? Why is his meat story being regarded as true and why is he not ultimately responsible for the Clen in his body like Contador?

Same substance found, same explanation given (contaminated meat). One is stripped of titles and banned, the other mildly punished and back on the bike.

Personally, I don't know what the sanction should be for these traces of Clen but at least people should be treated equally. Am I missing something here?

 

[Netserk]

There seems to be a definite double standard, right? Why is his meat story being regarded as true and why is he not ultimately responsible for the Clen in his body like Contador?

Same substance found, same explanation given (contaminated meat). One is stripped of titles and banned, the other mildly punished and back on the bike.

Personally, I don't know what the sanction should be for these traces of Clen but at least people should be treated equally. Am I missing something here?

EU =/= China.

 

[pastronef]

Tinkoff-Saxo has just become even stronger for July

posting from Sicily early April
Michael Rogers ‏@mickrogers · 5 apr
You can't come to Sicily without trying these! #homemade pic.twitter.com/MMW9VXpUjb
Etna high altitude training?

 

[Ferminal]

lol how can you not be a fan after this, 100% confirmed the new phantom!

Top10 in July here we come!

 

[JRanton]

Jammy Dodger.

 

[LaFlorecita]

Mick the Dodger what a legend

 

[pastronef]

lol how can you not be a fan after this

ahaha yes, agree

 

[veganrob]

The Mick is a slippery dude, man. That is fo sho.

 

[markene2]

Amazing how lucky Rogers is, considering how much he has doged in the years. I thought he was gone for good now!

 

[Justinr]

There seems to be a definite double standard, right? Why is his meat story being regarded as true and why is he not ultimately responsible for the Clen in his body like Contador?

Same substance found, same explanation given (contaminated meat). One is stripped of titles and banned, the other mildly punished and back on the bike.

Personally, I don't know what the sanction should be for these traces of Clen but at least people should be treated equally. Am I missing something here?

EU =/= China

I guess the possibility of contamination in China is much higher. For instance around the time Bertie was caught I think the EU stats were something like 1 cow in 85,000 tested had come back +ve. I bet those numbers are a lot higher in China.

Not saying its right just its probably why they were more happy to accept his version, although I thought there was a strictly liability rule?

 

[pastronef]

Breyne also not suspended

http://translate.google.com/transla...be/sportwereld/cnt/dmf20140423_022&edit-text=

 

[Ferminal]

The UCI statement doesn't quite make sense, does it mean the Swiss already cleared him? If that was the case and they were in the position of having to appeal to CAS yeh it makes sense I guess when you consider the limited WADA budget.

Or they didn't even bother asking them to commence proceedings in the first place?

There are more winners than losers here so I don't think you can be too unhappy with the decision and hopefully this is a new precedent, but it still doesn't add up completely.

 

[webvan]

Wow that's unexpected but the stars are really lining up for Bertie this year aren't they!

 

[Benotti69]

Wonder how many of the Cookson clan opened accounts with Oleg's bank

 

[the sceptic]

Mick Rogers might be the luckiest guy in the peloton. Ferrari, Freiburg, Tmobile, team sky, false positive. And still cleans!

It should be fun to see him in the tour now.

 

[No_Balls]

Pretty god damn pathetic that you can be banned for "illegal substances" depending where in the world you have eaten your steak.

 

[Clausfarre]

I guess the possibility of contamination in China is much higher. For instance around the time Bertie was caught I think the EU stats were something like 1 cow in 85,000 tested had come back +ve. I bet those numbers are a lot higher in China.

Not saying its right just its probably why they were more happy to accept his version, although I thought there was a strictly liability rule?

I don't think it is fair to have China as a get out of jail free card. Either both riders should have gotten away with their contamination explanation or both should have bans imposed.

Contador is made to look the fool here. The UCI should now make a list of products that can be found in trace amounts in certain foods and then have allowable limits. It's a farce.

 

[Benotti69]

Pretty god damn pathetic that you can be banned for "illegal substances" depending where in the world you have eaten your steak.

Or maybe you take substances to Performance Enhance in those countries where the substance is widely used in food stuffs and therefore get a free pass.

Wonder how many more riders will take their clenbuterol in China next year

 

[Netserk]

Or maybe you take substances to Performance Enhance in those countries where the substance is widely used in food stuffs and therefore get a free pass.

Wonder how many more riders will take their clenbuterol in China next year

He still lost his win in Japan, so that tactic won't work.

 

[Benotti69]

He still lost his win in Japan, so that tactic won't work.

That he was not banned means he won.

 

[Netserk]

That he was not banned means he won.

No. He got stripped of his Japan Cup win.

 

[hrotha]

Pretty god damn pathetic that you can be banned for "illegal substances" depending where in the world you have eaten your steak.

It's perfectly reasonable.