Ricco

[ramjambunath]

CONI requests 12 year ban for Ricco

 

[Animal]

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.

 

[BroDeal]

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 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]

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.

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]

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.

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]

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.

We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.

 

[GJB123]

We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.

Especially not when your name is Ricco.

Regards
GJ

 

[BroDeal]

We agree on that, but some of us don't agree pro cycling and healthy lifestyle go hand in hand.

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]

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.

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.

 

[WillemS]

His career as a rider is finished, so I hope he moves on and finds something else that is meaningful soon.

I was thinking the same thing. From what I've seen of him, is he isn't the person I would like, personally. But, I would not wish him a major depression or worse. I hope he will be able to move on with his live.

 

[rhubroma]

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.

Yea but we really shouldn't use one drug to replace the others me thinks, however healthy. For a drug addict is a drug addict and that is that.

 

[rhubroma]

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.

Well he says he can always become a barman.

 

[craig1985]

So what's Italian for "Don't drop the soap, Riccardo"?

 

[Benotti69]

I bet Riccó will be making the news in the future and it will not be positive news. He is surrounded by people involved in the negative aspects of cycling and it is highly unlikely to change anytime soon unless he ups sticks to a different country to put lost of distance between himself and these so called friends.

 

[therealtimshady]

He should become the new president of the UCI as he's well qualified for the job

 

[just some guy]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ricco-meets-with-modena-investigators

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.”

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?

 

[Richeypen]

Didnt the UCI ban all needles earlier this year or did I imagine that?

 

[Zoncolan]

It gets more pathetic all the time.

 

[spalco]

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?

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.

 

[just some guy]

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.

an injection is different to using a bag etc

 

[Ferminal]

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]

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.

dreaming for a giro 13 with Ricco in superform making Nibali, Scarponi and Rujano bite the dust

 

[Benotti69]

dreaming Ricco get's accepted in Barrista school and gets that job he is hankering after

 

[ElChingon]

How desperate is Meridiana to get him to race for them? You'd think his mom or wife was running the team, ok family member.

We all know this will come to nothing, the UCI won't allow him to race a ProTour race. If it does it would only put the last nail in the coffin of the UCI's chance to get some honesty back.

 

[FignonLeGrand]

dreaming for a giro 13 with Ricco in superform making Nibali, Scarponi and Rujano bite the dust

Why? He is clearly a recidivist with an inability to stay clean. You really do support people taking possibly life threatening drugs for your enjoyment?