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Around SBN: Raiders' GM Begins The Purge

I am prohibited from racing in Italy, but I can come here on holiday, go to a hotel or wherever I want.

Alejandro Valverde

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/spanish-move-valverde-out-of-italy

over 2 years ago Imgp2649_tiny Hons 7 comments 0 recs  | 

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But he won't

piti has booked a hotel room in Lugano Switzerland, while the rest of the team stays in Italy.

"It looks like talking, but it’s just words that comes out"
~ Andy Schleck

by Hons on Sep 23, 2009 2:27 PM EDT reply actions  

I was about to open up the bets

On how soon after the very certain early morning visit from the Italian anti-doping people he would have whined about said visit.

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Sep 23, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

And I am guessing

he will take a scenic drive or flight that bypasses Italy

Moo

by Willj on Sep 23, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions  

I can't remember where I read this

but someone was reporting that the border crossing seems to go miraculously faster if you give the customs people a signed team jersey.

by Monty. on Sep 24, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

anyone see that thing in cycle sport a few months ago

about Valverde canceling his Italian vacation? That was a nice article ;)

I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it

by plinytheelder on Sep 24, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions  

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