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Animal said:They're saving him from himself. He'll end up in an early grave at this rate if he doesn't settle done and get a proper job.
Based on his personality, or at least the part of his personality we see through the media. He lives in denial, has a weird sense of entitlement, is supercompetitive and egocentric, and not very bright. Depression is a real threat in his case, but in the long run I think he has a better chance of pulling it off if he's made to stay away from pro cycling.BroDeal said:Based on what? He had one screw up with a blood transfusion. He could just as well end up in an early grave if he gets depressed because he can't race.
hrotha said:Based on his personality, or at least the part of his personality we see through the media. He lives in denial, has a weird sense of entitlement, is supercompetitive and egocentric, and not very bright. Depression is a real threat in his case, but in the long run I think he has a better chance of pulling it off if he's made to stay away from pro cycling.
We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.BroDeal said:To me that sounds like voodoo psychoanalysis. If he has self-destructive tendencies then he would be better off with a job that requires him to stay dedicated to a healthy lifestyle.
hrotha said:We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.
hrotha said:We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.
BroDeal said:It has to be better than having no need to do anything for days other than binge eat and drink, no reason not to use recreational drugs, and the freedom to have a crappy sleep schedule.
Dr. Maserati said:His career as a rider is finished, so I hope he moves on and finds something else that is meaningful soon.
BroDeal said:It has to be better than having no need to do anything for days other than binge eat and drink, no reason not to use recreational drugs, and the freedom to have a crappy sleep schedule.
Dr. Maserati said:While I agree with what you are saying, in Ricco's case - much like Pantani, it wasn't about cycling but the attention, fame and acceptance that he craved.
The private admissions and public denials are very worrying. His career as a rider is finished, so I hope he moves on and finds something else that is meaningful soon.
Riccò claimed that he carried out the infusion alone, and is quoted in Gazzetta as saying, “I know how to do infusions, whether it’s endovenous or intramuscular.”
just some guy said:How the hell does a rider who is a smart as dead Horse know how to self infuse ?
Practice, this statement alone should be enough to bad him from the sport for Life.
Wonder which team he signs for next year?
spalco said:I don't think it's that difficult. Millions of junkies around the world do it every day...
However, saying it was just iron is a really weird defense, considering it should be plainly obvious what actually happened to any qualified medical professional from his hospital records and the tests there, no?
I'm not saying I believe him, but if he's lying, it's a really stupid lie imo. Stupid even by Ricco standards.
Ferminal said:http://biciciclismo.com/cas/site/noticias-ficha.asp?id=46823
Takes a Croatian license, Meridiana want him still.
Hearing in Italy over his transfusion is set for Feb 3.
Vino attacks everyone said:dreaming for a giro 13 with Ricco in superform making Nibali, Scarponi and Rujano bite the dust![]()