Really scraping the bottom of the barrel with that.swampy1970 said:Says the one whose screen named is an anagram of Oral Ref.
Really scraping the bottom of the barrel with that.swampy1970 said:Says the one whose screen named is an anagram of Oral Ref.
Sure McQuaid is right...But why to use chaperone and do OoC in that kind of conditions. They are useless... or maybe he wanted to say Armstrong can take a shower under watch of chaperone!swampy1970 said:UCI chief Pat McQuaid says Lance Armstrong "had every right to take a shower."
swampy1970 said:UCI chief Pat McQuaid says Lance Armstrong "had every right to take a shower."
http://www.velonews.com/article/90433/uci-chief-pat-mcquaid-says-lance-armstrong-had-every-right
musette said:Not only that, but potentially also gender-insensitive remarks abound in this forum. It's as if certain people did not have the capability (or desire) to reason based on other aspects.
I agree. People (i.e. FS and Lim) should be ashamed for the things said on this thread.Rolfrae said:The anti-French racist ******** spouted by some on here is a joke. This is patently obvious but apparently needs pointing out: if it wasn't for the French who the fanboys so despise there would be no Tour de France! No Lance Armstrong all conquering myth.
He broke the rules. If he'd done the same to a US dope tester or a UCI dope tester it would still have been an infringement of the rules.
No_Positives said:I agree. People (i.e. FS and Lim) should be ashamed for the things said on this thread. They are totally untrue.
Sometimes I wonder if you're taking the ****, Limerickman. But then you could never be taking the **** as much as Sean Kelly, who apparently "borrowed" some of his mechanics **** in order to evade a dope control after Paris-Bruxelles in the mid 80's - only to discover that said mechanic had been taking "stuff" to stay awake during the wee small hours of the night.... Tragic irony.limerickman said:truth hurts, mate.
swampy1970 said:UCI chief Pat McQuaid says Lance Armstrong "had every right to take a shower."
By Agence France Presse
Posted Apr. 10, 2009
International cycling chief Pat McQuaid on Friday defended Lance Armstrong and criticized France's anti-doping authority (AFLD) over its handling of Armstrong's alleged misbehavior at an out-of-competition anti-doping test in France last month.
On Thursday the AFLD announced it was pursuing Armstrong for unprofessional behavior, claiming the Texan had violated strict dope-testing rules.
Their beef with Armstrong relates to an out-of-competition test last month when the Astana rider took a shower for 20 minutes while the identity of the official who had come calling was verified with cycling's governing body, the UCI.
Armstrong claims he was given permission to shower by the official who turned up after a training ride in the French riviera town of Beaulieu-sur-Mer on March 17. The AFLD, however, says Armstrong was repeatedly warned that he must remain under observation by the tester.
Although no traces of drugs were found in samples of Armstrong's hair, urine or blood in what was his 24th test since his comeback last September, the AFLD is considering bringing charges against him.
This has angered McQuaid, president of the UCI, who told the BBC: "The French are not acting very professionally in this case.
"The tester has to have a specific instruction that the athlete must remain under his supervision from the moment he is notified until the test is concluded.
"From my understanding, this was not the case. Lance Armstrong had every right to take a shower while his manager (Astana team head Johan Bruyneel) checked with the UCI that these people had the authority to take these samples.
"During that time his manager rang me and I put him on to our anti-doping manager, who confirmed that it (the AFLD) has the authority to take samples."
McQuaid said the demand for a sample of Armstrong's hair was "unusual".
"That only happens in France, which is for research purposes," he told the BBC.
"Armstrong was concerned whether he (the tester) had the authority to do this."
The AFLD's nine-member ruling committee is to meet to decide whether to press ahead and consider punishing Armstrong.
Any sanction would only apply to French territory, which could effect Armstrong's intended participation in the Tour de France.
McQuaid criticized the AFLD's handling of the Armstrong case.
"The French authorities decided to make up a report on the testing procedure, forward it to the UCI, knowing the UCI have no jurisdiction on the case and at the same time that report has leaked to the press," said the former Irish professional cyclist.
"I would have to question why that is the case.
"Normal proceedings between institutions such as national anti-doping agencies, the international federation and WADA are normally done in a professional and confidential way until a decision or sanction has been taken.
"In this case it was leaked to the press and I do find that disturbing."
http://www.velonews.com/article/90433/uci-chief-pat-mcquaid-says-lance-armstrong-had-every-right
swampy1970 said:Sometimes I wonder if you're taking the ****, Limerickman.
swampy1970 said:But then you could never be taking the **** as much as Sean Kelly, who apparently "borrowed" some of his mechanics **** in order to evade a dope control after Paris-Bruxelles in the mid 80's - only to discover that said mechanic had been taking "stuff" to stay awake during the wee small hours of the night.... Tragic irony.
musette said:In addition to affirming that LA had a right to take a shower, McQuaid noted:
"McQuaid, president of the UCI, who told the BBC: "The French are not acting very professionally in this case.""
http://www.velonews.com/article/90433/uci-chief-pat-mcquaid-says-lance-armstrong-had-every-right
Bike N Ski said:Lance is taking the high road on this one(so much for posters that said he'd lawyer up). Now all thats left is for the scoundrels to do their dirty work.
"I have a passion for cycling still, but more importantly I have a passion for the global fight against cancer.
"I wanted to tell that story in France but if we can't do that we can't do that. It's their call, it's their country, their event, their rules so we have to play by those."
The high road, huh? The man hid from the dope testers. He left the sight of the tester for haf an hour, probably to mask dope use. What other reason did he have for knowlingly and intentionally violating the code?Bike N Ski said:Lance is taking the high road on this one(so much for posters that said he'd lawyer up). Now all thats left is for the scoundrels to do their dirty work.
Bro Deal said:The high road, huh? The man hid from the dope testers. He left the sight of the tester for haf an hour, probably to mask dope use. What other reason did he have for knowlingly and intentionally violating the code?
5.4.1 obliges the athlete to remain insight of the tester after being notified by the tester that a sample is required.limerickman said:The athlete is obliged to stay in attendance with the testing official at all times.
The obligations on the athlete - not the tester.
swampy1970 said:5.4.1 obliges the athlete to remain insight of the tester after being notified by the tester that a sample is required.
5.4.2 obliges the tester to keep the athlete in sight.
limerickman said:Do you have a link for the quote above, Ski?
Bike N Ski said:Here's the article I quoted from L-Man.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7993738.stm
The high road, huh? The man hid from the dope testers. He left the sight of the tester for haf an hour, probably to mask dope use. What other reason did he have for knowlingly and intentionally violating the code
You seem to have me confused with someone who actually gives a damn. It's nothing but a big soap opera and I'm glad Lance has matured enough to see it for what it is. All thats left is for the scoundrels to do the dirty work and you and yours to go celebrate - hopefully fully credentialed this time.
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