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Armstrong, McEwen positive test from stage 5 on Tour ?

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28-07.-2005, 06:29 PM	#1
whiteboytrash Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,170	Armstrong, McEwen positive test from stage 5 on Tour ? http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/?id...jul05/jul28news

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28-07.-2005, 07:47 PM

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http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/?id...jul05/jul28news

A little sensational don't you think? Someone better wake up Flyer.

In fact, why hasn't he posted yet?

And where are all the Armstrong gang?

Better send out a posse.

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28-07.-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
cleff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 17	Re: Armstrong, McEwen positive test from stage 5 on Tour ? "Stage winner Robbie McEwen (Davitamon.Lotto) and race leader Lance Armstrong (Discovery Channel) would have been amongst those required to provide samples, but as such tests commonly include random selections, it is equally possible that another rider was concerned." the title of this article is great!

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28-07.-2005, 10:59 PM

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The anti-doping commission is currently investigating the matter, although a spokesman stressed today that there is a "strong" chance that it will not be considered a bona fide doping offence.

This and the fact that...

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All urine and blood samples taken until and on July 9, 2005 have been analysed by the Châtenay-Malabry laboratory. No infringement to the UCI Anti-doping Regulations, neither on the 2005 prohibited list, have been noted by the UCI Anti-doping Commission." The fifth stage took place on July 6.

My guess it that at least one of the riders tested on the 6th got tested on the 7th, 8th, and 9th too. I wonder which one? Hummmm?

EDIT: Just as suspected. From Velonews (emphasis mine).

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The UCI refused to name the rider pending an investigation by its anti-doping commission. However, UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani said the case did not involve seven-time winner Lance Armstrong, Robbie McEwen or the Tour's other top cyclists.

Just more fuel for the black helicopters...

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29-07.-2005, 12:18 AM	#5
davidbod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 712	Re: Armstrong, McEwen positive test from stage 5 on Tour ? This from Velonews: UCI investigating suspected positive at Tour A support rider at the Tour de France tested positive for traces of a restricted substance, the UCI confirmed Thursday. The UCI refused to name the rider pending an investigation by its anti-doping commission. However, UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani said the case did not involve seven-time winner Lance Armstrong, Robbie McEwen or the Tour's other top cyclists. "It's a second-tier rider," Carpani told The Associated Press. "It's not Lance Armstrong, it's not Robbie McEwen. It's not any of the leading riders." The unidentified rider tested positive for traces of norpseudoephedrine on July 6 after the fifth stage of the Tour at Montargis. McEwen won that stage. Norpseudoephedrine, also known as cathine, is closely related to pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in Sudafed and other over-the-counter cold remedies, was formerly a banned stimulant, but was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited substances list in Sept. 2003.

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29-07.-2005, 12:34 AM

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A support rider at the Tour de France tested positive for traces of a restricted substance, the UCI confirmed Thursday.

The UCI refused to name the rider pending an investigation by its anti-doping commission. However, UCI spokesman Enrico Carpani said the case did not involve seven-time winner Lance Armstrong, Robbie McEwen or the Tour's other top cyclists.

"It's a second-tier rider," Carpani told The Associated Press. "It's not Lance Armstrong, it's not Robbie McEwen. It's not any of the leading riders."

The unidentified rider tested positive for traces of norpseudoephedrine on July 6 after the fifth stage of the Tour at Montargis. McEwen won that stage. Norpseudoephedrine, also known as cathine, is closely related to pseudoephedrine. Pseudoephedrine, an ingredient in Sudafed and other over-the-counter cold remedies, was formerly a banned stimulant, but was removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency's prohibited substances list in Sept. 2003.

Is this a for sure thing? and why not say from whom ?

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29-07.-2005, 01:38 AM

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Is this a for sure thing? and why not say from whom ?

I'm guessing they haven't contacted the party involved yet. I'm willing to bet it's a legal issue (geting sued later by said rider for reading it on the web....)

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Is this a for sure thing? and why not say from whom ?

I imagine there are myriad legal procedures that have to be followed before a cyclist is named.

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29-07.-2005, 01:56 AM	#9
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Where the hell is Flyer ???? As irritating as he can be, I miss him.

He's probably researching with his lawyers too!

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