The noose begins to tighten.....

[chfp77]

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/valverde-case-gets-further-support
Time beginning to run out for Valverde??

 

[philipbh]

So, what is the best outcome here?

WW Ban back dated and the records expunged of AV's results

New 2 year WW ban starting from now

AV expelled from the sport, for good

or something else?

 

[Flying_Monkey]

I'd like to see a backdated ban and expunging of results first of all, and then more in consideration of his refusal to admit his guilt.

 

[philipbh]

Presumably prize money will have to paid back etc?

 

[rich p]

Did anyone see this? The man is a serial cheat and fraudster.

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/3...-to-Operacion-Grail-doping-investigation.aspx

 

[Flying_Monkey]

Did anyone see this? The man is a serial cheat and fraudster.

http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/3...-to-Operacion-Grail-doping-investigation.aspx

And still being supported by the Spanish federation...

 

[rich p]

There's a lot of sand on the Costa del Sol for them to bury their heads in.

 

[chfp77]

Not like a federation to turn the other way is it.....