Tyler Hamilton's blood test...."INCONSISTENCIES"

FishrCutB8 · 09-21-2004, 12:39 PM

The Vuelta a España was rocked overnight following reports that the UCI informed Phonak team doctor Iñaki Arratibel that blood samples taken Aug. 19 and Sept. 18 showed traces of mixed blood cells. Follow-up tests were scheduled for later Tuesday.

Phonak confirmed those reports...

Story:

http://www.velonews.com/race/int/articles/6984.0.html

Kaiser · 09-21-2004, 03:01 PM

First Lance gets divorced and now this. Say it ain't so!

FishrCutB8 · 09-21-2004, 04:03 PM

With cycling already on the ropes from previous doping scandals, this disturbs me greatly, if it's true. Way to stick your chin out, Tyler.

Tracey Fackler · 09-22-2004, 01:37 PM

I agree with you. Though I love LA and what he has done (sans S.C.), it makes me suspicious. How about you guys?

BTW - Fishr - nice 'from' tag line.

Kaiser · 09-22-2004, 02:30 PM

I refuse to believe LA dopes, but know enough guys in my cycling group who are avid racing followers who say that they are sure he does - along with his teammates. The last bit of 'evidence' offered by them was to take a look at the last ITT results at the TdF2004. All of the Postal riders, they say, placed extraordinarily high. Too high for every one of them who isn't a TT specialist.

Again, I don't believe this crap, and I firmly believe you are innocent until proven guilty, but then I also donate to Lance's Foundation and wear the yellow bracelet, so I am predisposed to being biased.

Tracey Fackler · 09-22-2004, 02:41 PM

I love Lance too. Loved his book, etc. Tough call. What gives me hope is the fact that he has passed so many tests but there ways.....

My wife was so happy this year - she was off of work for maternity leave while the TDF was on - she didn;t miss any of tha action.

FishrCutB8 · 09-23-2004, 11:50 AM

T-Fac....did you know Craig Ballantyne was looking to update your e-mail info....seems his newsletter keeps getting bounced back to him...

Tracey Fackler · 09-23-2004, 12:04 PM

I didn't know that. I'll drop him a line. Thanks

FishrCutB8 · 09-23-2004, 12:18 PM

No problem....tell him Sgt. Smiter sent you....

And while you're at it, drop me one too....I'd love to know what you're up to now. I suspect a lot has changed since last we touched base.

Kaiser · 10-06-2004, 01:02 AM

Anything new on this? LA didn't race the SanFran USPRO race this weekend (strained knee)...it was a great race to watch nonetheless.

FishrCutB8 · 10-13-2004, 01:18 PM

His blood sample from the Olympics was tainted because teh froze it, rendering it unusable. As a result, he'll probably keep his medal. The other two positive samples remain, which could result in a 2 year ban. These things can take a year or two to work their way to a conclusion. Still, 3 out of 4 tests is pretty conclusive in my mind....

FishrCutB8 · 11-30-2004, 12:11 PM

Tyler got canned by Phonak, but the team is still DQ'd by the UCI. Here is the story...

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news.php?...v04/nov30news1