Posts Tagged “Rabobank”

Paris Nice Stage 3 at Vichy

by Velochimp on March 10, 2009

Rabobank really split apart the peloton in the rainy conditions. Alberto Contador found himself alone and behind the second group at one point. He finished one minute down. Paris-nice 2009 ” arrivĂ©e a Vichy “Uploaded by lomgchamp

Rasmussen Not Done

by Velochimp on July 27, 2007

AP Photo/Antonio Calanni Michael Rasmussen is still reeling from his firing from Team Rabobank. The 33 year old racer is back home giving interviews about his sudden sacking while leading the Tour. Whether he was doping or not, the missed tests and obfuscation of his whereabouts created enough concern from Rabobank management to sack the (…)

So Why Dope?

by Velochimp on July 26, 2007

One reassuring aspect of all of the latest doping related news is that the perception inside the peloton is changing. Cyclist are now angry at the dopers because they see sponsors going away and jobs being lost. Doping inside the peloton may be see as a reckless way to get ahead, with the doping racer (…)

Rasmussen Kicked Out of Tour and Fired

by Velochimp on July 25, 2007

JOEL SAGET/AFP/Getty Images) Team Rabobank has pulled Yellow Jersey wearer Michael Rasmussen out of the Tour de France. Rasmussen is also out of a job to boot. This was a result of violating team rules on the issue of his missed out of competition tests. Basically Rasmussen was lying to team management about his wearabouts (…)

Dekker’s Win at Tirreno Adriatico Signals Rabobank Revival

by Velochimp on March 14, 2006

Thomas Dekker wrapped up Tirreno Adriatico today. The young Dutchman known as the “other Dekker” or “Younger Dekker” is quickly making a name for himself at age 21. The latest young sensation can climb a bit and time trial well which is how he won Tirreno Adriatico. Next up is playing support man for Oscar (…)