9/18/14 4:48 PM

I know this is not the newest of news, but it is to me being I haven't any coverage opportunity.

To bad being he was defending, or would have been...

http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/08/news/lampre-forced-into-difficult-spot-over-horners-test_342087

9/28/14 1:32 PM

Connected ??


http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/horner-still-without-a-contract-for-2015

9/28/14 4:13 PM

IIRC, the UCI and WADA had no problem with him but his team was trying to be "Caesar's Wife" beyond reproach and didn't let him compete.

9/29/14 4:46 AM

There is absolutely nothing suspicious about this. He got a waiver to take medication and he was within UCI levels afterward. His team adheres to a stricter standard, so they decided that he would not compete in the Vuelta. It's debatable whether that was the right choice, but it's a done deal.

As for him having no contract for next year, I'd say that's due entirely to his age. He's probably as likely to get an offer as a coach, DS or commentator, as he would as a rider.

9/29/14 10:02 AM

Suspicious or not, is it not effecting things for him really is the question.

I can't help but wonder if a potential signing team may not think the medical situation may not be a smoke screen to take care of something otherwise. Or something expected with pre-testing.

Not suggesting that is the case, although it sure is not outside the realm of possibility. I actually have a doubt regarding Horner I did not have previously. One I did not want to have honestly.

Last edited by Sparky on 9/29/14 11:57 AM; edited 1 time in total

9/29/14 11:12 AM

IIRC, Froome was in a similar position but since Sky isn't a member of the MPCC, they let him race. The MPCC has a higher standard than the UCI.