And It Begins
Cycling: Sprint leader Petacchi in drugs probe
OME, France — Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi, the leading sprinter in the ongoing Tour de France, is being investigated back home in Italy for using illegal drugs, it was reported here on Tuesday.
The ANSA news agency, quoting informed sources, alleged that two banned substances were found at the Lampre rider’s home — PFC (Perfluorocarbon), an alternative to the banned blood booster EPO, and human serum albumin.
According to ANSA the inquiry began before Petacchi lined up for the start of this year’s Tour in which he has won two stages to top the green jersey sprinter standings.
Petacchi, 36, will prove his innocence, his lawyer Virgino Angelini insists
Its in his house… but Noooooo it’s not his? Â WTF! Â Everything in my house is mine!
Carson wrote “Everything in my house is mine!”
Including that helmet, aero bars and wheel you borrowed from me?
Yeah Yeah, i’ll get them back to you soon. I did give you your wheel back though… and you have my cog now