Mrs John Murphy said:Cycling will only change when sponsors demand it.
Now you're talking. Start a sponsor thread?
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Mrs John Murphy said:Cycling will only change when sponsors demand it.
Fuller's sportswear firm Skins is suing cycling's governing body, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), for at least £1.25m for "reputational damage".
"We've had two presidents sat atop the global body for 22 years," said Fuller.
"But if you look at the results it is embarrassing and we should be ashamed."
Swiss-based firm Skins has sponsored cycling since 2008, but Fuller claims the UCI's failure to tackle doping has caused damage to the reputation of his business.
Maxiton said:What is Lemond's plan?
well, they "demand" it, in contracts like the ones written into Armstrong's Tailwind contracts.Mrs John Murphy said:That is the bottomline. Cycling will only change when sponsors demand it.
But what if there are other individuals, teams or organisations who have evidence that they couldn’t normally afford to offer up to legal process? Supposing there is someone reading this who knows something, or knows someone who knows something, that they can’t find a suitable outlet for? This is a call to stand up and be a part of change. So, in essence, if there is anyone who has a story to tell or evidence to reveal and who’s looking for an opportunity to do it without having to break cover, you might have just found your answer.
thehog said:Well, well, well, well...... what do we have here?
Skins now paying the legal services of those done over by the UCI
http://watercooler.skins.net/2012/11/13/help-us-cut-the-cancer-out-of-cycling-for-good/
Velodude said:I did not read that SKINS were offering any sort of payment to third parties or on behalf of third parties.
They were requesting evidence or evidence leads.
For example, there may be someone come forward to offer where evidence can be located of other "donations" to the UCI or UCI decision makers.
thehog said:Well, well, well, well...... what do we have here?
Skins now paying the legal services of those done over by the UCI
http://watercooler.skins.net/2012/11/13/help-us-cut-the-cancer-out-of-cycling-for-good/
Tinman said:Nice one. Call UCI hotline first, if no follow through call the SKINS hotline.
Seriously though, great idea. In fact better than the lawsuit itself IMHO. But suspect if I had something I would go to Kimmage first to discuss, rather than Skins. Although it helps that the 2 have same lawyer.
Velodude said:The jury is out on whether compression clothing works or is just a fad. Maybe a prospective line of defense for poor financially distressed UCI.
thehog said:I wonder what McQuaid is thinking about all of these lawsuits.
He has the lawsuits and then he's got Hog threatening to blow the lid on the game.
Nervous nights. No sleep for Patrick.
i put links to both an audio interview and an article/interview with Jaimie Fuller in the Kimmage thread that i highly recommend you (meaning anybody that gives a cr*p) listen to and read.Tinman said:Nice one. Call UCI hotline first, if no follow through call the SKINS hotline.
Seriously though, great idea. In fact better than the lawsuit itself IMHO. But suspect if I had something I would go to Kimmage first to discuss, rather than Skins. Although it helps that the 2 have same lawyer.
thirteen said:whatever, i think he is the real deal. and, i'm guessing, he would not hesitate to share any info with Kimmage, if it would better help Paul's case. this isn't about the money for him.