Superman Lopez
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It's in Spanish, but apparently not under investigation0 -
I thought he was moved from being a witness to being under investigation.0
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He’s never tested positive.0
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Astana's press release was far more caged than that, referencing his contractual rights to ride and the possibility of re-suspension if anything new turned upRichN95. said:There have been no findings against him and no further investigation, so he's available to ride again.
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PCS have him down as riding the Tour of Burgos, starting tomorrow.RichN95. said:There have been no findings against him and no further investigation, so he's available to ride again.
(live coverage on GCN/Eurosport)"Science is a tool for cheaters". An anonymous French PE teacher.0 -
Lopez dropped by Astana
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/astana-end-lopezs-contract-over-new-findings-probe-2022-12-13/#:~:text=Dec 13 (Reuters) - Astana,drug trafficking and money laundering.2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
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Imagine getting binned by Vino for being a bit shady2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner3
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Yeahrick_chasey said:Who's the dodgy doctor, anyone?? Any priors with cyclists or sports people?
Marcos Maynar?
“Astana Qazaqstan Team discovered new elements showing M. A. Lopez' probable connection with Dr M. Maynar. Accordingly, the team had no other solution than to end the contract between team and rider, based on breaches of said contract and internal team rules, with immediate effect”2020/2021/2022 Metric Century Challenge Winner0 -
😂carbonclem said:Imagine getting binned by Vino for being a bit shady
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Sure but who is he? What’s the rep?carbonclem said:
Yeahrick_chasey said:Who's the dodgy doctor, anyone?? Any priors with cyclists or sports people?
Marcos Maynar?
“Astana Qazaqstan Team discovered new elements showing M. A. Lopez' probable connection with Dr M. Maynar. Accordingly, the team had no other solution than to end the contract between team and rider, based on breaches of said contract and internal team rules, with immediate effect”0 -
Spanish doctor, works in academia, has been involved in the Portuguese cycling scene previously. Hasn't ever been charged with anything though.rick_chasey said:
Sure but who is he? What’s the rep?carbonclem said:
Yeahrick_chasey said:Who's the dodgy doctor, anyone?? Any priors with cyclists or sports people?
Marcos Maynar?
“Astana Qazaqstan Team discovered new elements showing M. A. Lopez' probable connection with Dr M. Maynar. Accordingly, the team had no other solution than to end the contract between team and rider, based on breaches of said contract and internal team rules, with immediate effect”0 -
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That looks like being that for him I reckon.
Who would take him on?0 -
Had a quick Google and whilst it's a different drug to the one Connor Benn's sample tested positive for it seems to have a very similar medical use.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0
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Probably Astanajimmythecuckoo said:That looks like being that for him I reckon.
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gsk82 said:
Probably Astanajimmythecuckoo said:That looks like being that for him I reckon.
Who would take him on?
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The Tour of Portugal beckonsjimmythecuckoo said:That looks like being that for him I reckon.
Who would take him on?Twitter: @RichN952 -
Apparently Vinno wants to replace him with Cav.0
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Where’s Rock Racing when you need them?RichN95. said:
The Tour of Portugal beckonsjimmythecuckoo said:That looks like being that for him I reckon.
Who would take him on?
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To think a few people were recently bemoaning him not riding for a WT team.1
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Flashback in time, but that didn't age well. 😉daniel_b said:
I'm sure he does - I'd be gobsmacked if that happens though.webboo said:Apparently Vinno wants to replace him with Cav.
The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.1 -
Indeed!
Very pleased to be so wrong
Just hoping he will delay his retirement by a year and be back next year......Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
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Renshaw has been trying to get hold of a certain Danish lead out specialist- read into that what you will.daniel_b said:Indeed!
Very pleased to be so wrong
Just hoping he will delay his retirement by a year and be back next year......1 -
Bit confused on what the violation is ....but clearly everyone in the WT weren't ever going to touch him with a barge pole ...which is a good sign of where we are culturally."If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm1
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I still find the idea vino is a manager on the WT calender ridiculous... But there you go"If I was a 38 year old man, I definitely wouldn't be riding a bright yellow bike with Hello Kitty disc wheels, put it that way. What we're witnessing here is the world's most high profile mid-life crisis" Afx237vi Mon Jul 20, 2009 2:43 pm1
