Sinkewitz Saves Millions

by KevinK on Jul 31, 2007 7:15 AM EDT

Despite bad science, French lab tech incompetence, and conspiracies against foreign riders, Patrick Sinkewitz has apparently said "ya got me":

Former T-Mobile rider Patrik Sinkewitz, who was among riders in this year's Tour de France to test positive for drugs, has decided not to have a second urine sample analyzed, the German Cycling Federation said on Tuesday.
"Patrik Sinkewitz's lawyer, Michael Lehner, has informed us by fax that his client is foregoing the opening of the B sample," the Federation (BDR) said. "Mr Lehner said that a public announcement would be made today."

source: VN

The German rider will now likely be suspended for two years, although there is some speculation that he will become a key witness, like Jörg Jaksche. Depending on how much he tells this could mean a reduced sentence under UCI rules.

source: CN

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Plea Bargin, Plea Bragin!

Let's get some more light on this.

America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt

by ELVISGOAT on Jul 31, 2007 8:02 AM EDT reply actions

His full statement

http://www.radsportnews.com/

So we are cynical and we have heard dishonest half-confessions before. This might be something similar but I still think it's refreshing that he chooses this path in stead of denial.

by Jens on Jul 31, 2007 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

You're famous Kevin

http://stlbiking.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=8027

Got a problem? Va fa Napoli!

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 31, 2007 2:49 PM EDT reply actions

my pithy line

made an impression on somebody. I notice there aren't any comments in that topic, though.

-K-

by KevinK on Jul 31, 2007 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow...

2009 is going to be a helluva comeback-year with all the 2007 suspensions expiring.

by paolo on Jul 31, 2007 5:00 PM EDT reply actions

Glad to see him...

...fess up. Though, yeah, I suppose his mea culpa is probably tied to a plea bargain. That said, at least it isn't a dubiously conditional confession like Basso's.

But it still strikes me as funny...he really used testosterone cream on the eve of a test? What's the point of being part of a professional team if one isn't going to ask one's soigneurs about how to dope intelligently?

by Chester @ Podium Cafe on Jul 31, 2007 7:36 PM EDT reply actions