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I posted the full statement in the Clinic, as it's probably not okay to discuss the team's reasoning in this subforum.For some reason I cannot access the website. Do they explain why?
Seems a bit strange to fire a colombian with doping related shady connections to hire another colombian that got disqualified because of shady doping related stuff in the Tour.Unfortunate development but on the plus side this should open Astana's door to Quintana.
Somebody overheard Garcia Acosta yelling it into Enric Mas’ earpiece that was dangling off him.So who leaked the information, Quintana?
Apparently MAL delivered a package of medicine to another person. That seems to be the most problematic thing now.
We don‘t know what was in the package. Maybe Aspirin or vitamines or similar stuff.
We repeatedly heard that Astana doesn‘t pay their riders in time, or doesn‘t pay all they have to pay according to rider contracts.
So my idea: maybe MAL repeatedly got paid too late and too less, by Astana. So MAL had to look for side jobs. One of these side jobs was delivering packages. One of his employers was Marcos Maynar. Astana now felt ashamed that their best paid rider has to deliver packages as his side job. Astana feared this would become public, and terminated MAL‘s contract.
What do you guys think about this scenario? Sounds realistic, doesn‘t it?…
In the grand scheme of cycling, that's not a bad tradeoff.Oh dear Vino wants to sign Cavendish. Maybe he was just making space for him. LOL.
In the grand scheme of cycling, that's not a bad tradeoff.
Astana could use some good publicity right now.
So, will he now win a record TdF stage #35 in Astana colours? I would like to see Cav riding for Astana. He would continue riding the biggest races, then!…![]()
seems a perfect fit I agree. After appearing on The Move and laughing and joking with
“The Sociopath”, a season in Astana colors makes total sense. What an absolute cretin.
Agree about Vino - hypocrite. But as for the fortunes of Colombian cycling what about Egan Bernal ? He’s Colombian and by what I read last week is looking promising ?I feel pretty disappointed by what looks like a disruption in momentum of Columbian cycling. Froome and others very encouraged by public support, quality of roads and terrain for early season feeder races..if the main draws are going to be debilitated from drug use and major accidents, don't know if public interest would remain or increase.
In the US.. when the popularity of the Tour of California caught some traction.. European based teams basically pushed out any chance to see domestic talent.. didn't seem that way in Columbia and getting a chance for South America talent to race against European racers,certainly gave credibility to Columbian races and racers..2 drug related issues is just too many given the total number of racers from the country..if big teams can't put systems in place to avoid drug problems.. Little tiny cycling federations like Columbia don't have a chance.. But the UCI needs to take some responsibility for allowing so many dopers to still play a role in the sport.. How Vino could be holding a moral compass is absolutely ridiculous.. If he is the guy telling you that your drug dealer doctor association is just too much for the team.. Wow how low can you go? Where to now Mr Lopez?
Higuita is still rolling...with a new team.Agree about Vino - hypocrite. But as for the fortunes of Colombian cycling what about Egan Bernal ? He’s Colombian and by what I read last week is looking promising ?
Apparently MAL delivered a package of medicine to another person. That seems to be the most problematic thing now.
We don‘t know what was in the package. Maybe Aspirin or vitamines or similar stuff.
We repeatedly heard that Astana doesn‘t pay their riders in time, or doesn‘t pay all they have to pay according to rider contracts.
So my idea: maybe MAL repeatedly got paid too late and too less, by Astana. So MAL had to look for side jobs. One of these side jobs was delivering packages. One of his employers was Marcos Maynar. Astana now felt ashamed that their best paid rider has to deliver packages as his side job. Astana feared this would become public, and terminated MAL‘s contract.
What do you guys think about this scenario? Sounds realistic, doesn‘t it?…
I feel pretty disappointed by what looks like a disruption in momentum of Columbian cycling. Froome and others very encouraged by public support, quality of roads and terrain for early season feeder races..if the main draws are going to be debilitated from drug use and major accidents, don't know if public interest would remain or increase.
In the US.. when the popularity of the Tour of California caught some traction.. European based teams basically pushed out any chance to see domestic talent.. didn't seem that way in Columbia and getting a chance for South America talent to race against European racers,certainly gave credibility to Columbian races and racers..2 drug related issues is just too many given the total number of racers from the country..if big teams can't put systems in place to avoid drug problems.. Little tiny cycling federations like Columbia don't have a chance.. But the UCI needs to take some responsibility for allowing so many dopers to still play a role in the sport.. How Vino could be holding a moral compass is absolutely ridiculous.. If he is the guy telling you that your drug dealer doctor association is just too much for the team.. Wow how low can you go? Where to now Mr Lopez?