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Kevin Evans accepts doping charge

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Cycling South Africa reports that the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has charged mountain bike cyclist, Kevin Evans with doping after identifying serious irregularities in his Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) – a profile of the athlete’s blood parameters.

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Mr. Evans accepted the charge of doping and did not contest the findings. The ABP is a longitudinal analysis and the suspicious readings were identified over a period of time, therefore the athlete’s results extending back to 14 March 2014 will be disqualified, with all of the resulting consequences, including forfeiture of any medals, points and prizes.

He will be banned from sport for four years as of 4 March 2015 until 3 March 2019. The athlete has however indicated that he has retired from professional cycling.

Cycling South Africa respects the independence of the SAIDS process. Cycling South Africa further reiterates its zero-tolerance approach to doping in sport and will continue working with SAIDS in the promotion of a drug-free sport via its awareness and extensive testing programmes.

Update: Read the statement from Kevin Evans published on IOL
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Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:07 AM

Most tested athlete ever....

 

That's not actually the truth either... Zabel was tested way more as an example (also never tested positive) but yeah, if things are given enough PR they become the truth  :rolleyes:

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:09 AM

TheOldC**tBiker (why does it keep doing that?) has been hammering hard on Twitter about my relationship with Moneyweb. 

 

I don't really believe he is so dim-witted to think Moneyweb shares all of my opinions. Thus, I can only assume he is attacking what he perceives to be my livelihood. 

 

What I find fascinating is how muted Brandon is in his condemnation of Kevin's behaviour.

 

Let's take the most flattering scenario: Kevin saw first-hand how David's actions harmed the sport and hurt his team mates. Yet despite this he raced without a TUE, knowing he could get popped and do the same harm. I stress that this is the most flattering scenario. My suspicion is that the truth is much less flattering. 

 

Oh, and apparently I'm a "well known cycling web forum troll". Did you guys know this? 

 

Get Emma to send him a letter  :D

jimmycool
jimmycool

Jan 25, 2016, 8:10 AM

Oh, and apparently I'm a "well known cycling web forum troll". Did you guys know this?

Congrats man.

jcza
jcza

Jan 25, 2016, 8:11 AM

TheOldC**tBiker (why does it keep doing that?) has been hammering hard on Twitter about my relationship with Moneyweb. 

 

I don't really believe he is so dim-witted to think Moneyweb shares all of my opinions. Thus, I can only assume he is attacking what he perceives to be my livelihood. 

 

What I find fascinating is how muted Brandon is in his condemnation of Kevin's behaviour.

 

Let's take the most flattering scenario: Kevin saw first-hand how David's actions harmed the sport and hurt his team mates. Yet despite this he raced without a TUE, knowing he could get popped and do the same harm. I stress that this is the most flattering scenario. My suspicion is that the truth is much less flattering. 

 

Oh, and apparently I'm a "well known cycling web forum troll". Did you guys know this? 

 

Clearly trying to get a response from Moneyweb, kinda like the neighbour threatening to tell your parents. 

 

Made a mistake, backed the wrong horse etc etc. Learnt a lesson, move on. 

Shebeen
Shebeen

Jan 25, 2016, 8:12 AM

That's not actually the truth either... Zabel was tested way more as an example (also never tested positive) but yeah, if things are given enough PR they become the truth :rolleyes:

zabel was an East German athlete in the 80s, wasn't he? No testing required.
Bloukrans
Bloukrans

Jan 25, 2016, 8:12 AM

Did you have a Livestrong bangle too?

I still wear my Livestrong bangle :ph34r:

jcza
jcza

Jan 25, 2016, 8:12 AM

zabel was an East German athlete in the 80s, wasn't he? No testing required.

 

Loads of testing required to make sure the dosage is correct 

Shebeen
Shebeen

Jan 25, 2016, 8:13 AM

TheOldC**tBiker (why does it keep doing that?) has been hammering hard on Twitter about my relationship with Moneyweb.

 

I don't really believe he is so dim-witted to think Moneyweb shares all of my opinions. Thus, I can only assume he is attacking what he perceives to be my livelihood.

 

What I find fascinating is how muted Brandon is in his condemnation of Kevin's behaviour.

 

Let's take the most flattering scenario: Kevin saw first-hand how David's actions harmed the sport and hurt his team mates. Yet despite this he raced without a TUE, knowing he could get popped and do the same harm. I stress that this is the most flattering scenario. My suspicion is that the truth is much less flattering.

 

Oh, and apparently I'm a "well known cycling web forum troll". Did you guys know this?

oldcootbiker damn that is just too funny, edit no **** for me
rouxtjie
rouxtjie

Jan 25, 2016, 8:13 AM

Oldcoot is actually a hell of a good guy and a personal mate of mine - possibly was a bit naive about doping (not any more), but exceptionally loyal to his athletes who committed to being clean (and if they were not clean then they definately lied to him) - I have no doubt he will do what he needs to do to move this forward appropriately - he IS one of the good guys.

that is good to hear, I would be proper de moer in with the situation if I was him. 

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:14 AM

Oldcoot is actually a hell of a good guy and a personal mate of mine - possibly was a bit naive about doping (not any more), but exceptionally loyal to his athletes who committed to being clean (and if they were not clean then they definately lied to him) - I have no doubt he will do what he needs to do to move this forward appropriately - he IS one of the good guys.

 

This Kevin thing must hurt him probably more than most... they go way back and he's pretty much been Kevins personal bike sponsor his whole career. I don't though understand why he is still defending him, he is more than smart enough to join the dots.

 

It's Kevin that has dropped the ball, Kevin that is cheapening his whole career, all his results, all his sponsors by walking away and not contesting any of this.

raptor-22
raptor-22

Jan 25, 2016, 8:16 AM

The answer to your questions based on the facts: No, no, yes.

 

The answer to your questions based on speculation: Yes. 

 

 

So then basically, a lot of the accusations now being thrown about are really just speculation ...again?

 

Does it change the view if one suggests KE knowingly raced without a TUE, to fulfill sponsorship obligations 

Is there a distinction between racing without a TUE to just appear in the event vs, hiding PED use with the objective to win?

jcza
jcza

Jan 25, 2016, 8:17 AM

How can someone involved in the cycling industry, especially working with professional athletes, claim to be naive about doping? 

Patchelicious
Patchelicious

Jan 25, 2016, 8:17 AM

Oldcoot is actually a hell of a good guy and a personal mate of mine - possibly was a bit naive about doping (not any more), but exceptionally loyal to his athletes who committed to being clean (and if they were not clean then they definately lied to him) - I have no doubt he will do what he needs to do to move this forward appropriately - he IS one of the good guys.

Perhaps have a chat with him and tell him, that if he comes out condemning doping and these dopes, he would be supported, but if he keeps comining out swinging its a lose lose.

 

But I suspect that he is too proud to do that? Hope that I am wrong.

V12man
V12man

Jan 25, 2016, 8:21 AM

that is good to hear, I would be proper de moer in with the situation if I was him. 

No doubt he is... I would also be apoplectic.

 

Fortunately I don't do twitter - think is a good medium for missing a few points...

eddy
eddy

Jan 25, 2016, 8:21 AM

That's not actually the truth either... Zabel was tested way more as an example (also never tested positive) but yeah, if things are given enough PR they become the truth  :rolleyes:

 

 

I thought that I had my sarcasm font on. :oops:

 

Apologies

BarHugger
BarHugger

Jan 25, 2016, 8:22 AM

So then basically, a lot of the accusations now being thrown about are really just speculation ...again?

 

Does it change the view if one suggests KE knowingly raced without a TUE, to fulfill sponsorship obligations 

 

Was that really his reason ?

V12man
V12man

Jan 25, 2016, 8:24 AM

How can someone involved in the cycling industry, especially working with professional athletes, claim to be naive about doping? 

He is a sales, finance and accounting guy - not a physiologist - and he does not claim to be naive about doping (I just think he used to be and his good name has been besmirched by a bunch of cheats)

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:24 AM

I thought that I had my sarcasm font on. :oops:

 

Apologies

 

I hope you know I know you know... #nofontrequired

 

Was just adding to the noise  :blush:

HairyLegs
HairyLegs

Jan 25, 2016, 8:25 AM

He is a sales, finance and accounting guy - not a physiologist - and he does not claim to be naive about doping (I just think he used to be and his good name has been besmirched by a bunch of cheats)

 

Only after the money then?

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:25 AM

He is a sales, finance and accounting guy - not a physiologist - and he does not claim to be naive about doping (I just think he used to be and his good name has been besmirched by a bunch of cheats)

 

So surely you distance yourself from it all??

 

He's fighting the wrong corner...

raptor-22
raptor-22

Jan 25, 2016, 8:27 AM

Was that really his reason ?

 

 

You would need to ask him if that's the real reason but I heard that that is why he raced without the TUE.

I'm merely placing other views on the table 

Andrew Steer
Andrew Steer

Jan 25, 2016, 8:27 AM

Only after the money then?

 

He sold Raleigh's pal... what do you think  :w00t:

BarHugger
BarHugger

Jan 25, 2016, 8:27 AM

He is a sales, finance and accounting guy - not a physiologist - and he does not claim to be naive about doping (I just think he used to be and his good name has been besmirched by a bunch of cheats)

Put it in the book  :thumbup:

raptor-22
raptor-22

Jan 25, 2016, 8:28 AM

So surely you distance yourself from it all??

 

He's fighting the wrong corner...

 

 

why is this the only course of action? Are there no alternative paths?

BarHugger
BarHugger

Jan 25, 2016, 8:29 AM

You would need to ask him if that's the real reason but I heard that that is why he raced without the TUE.

I'm merely placing other views on the table 

My guess is that it was not to fulfil sponsor obligations...if one has a conscience and scruples you would tell the sponsor straight out "sorry I can't do this" I think he did it to try and build on what he saw as a successful brand...the Evan's brand....

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