(Quoting from above link): ROME (AP) -- A new Italian-Russian cycling team is interested in signing American rider Tyler Hamilton, who recently completed a two-year doping ban.
"We spoke with (Hamilton's) agent and we've made a proposal," Omar Piscina, manager of the Tinkoff Credit Systems squad, told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "His agent said he's been training these two years and is in form. He's 35, so he's still got another couple of good years." (end quote)
(Quoting from above link): ROME (AP) -- A new Italian-Russian cycling team is interested in signing American rider Tyler Hamilton, who recently completed a two-year doping ban.
"We spoke with (Hamilton's) agent and we've made a proposal," Omar Piscina, manager of the Tinkoff Credit Systems squad, told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "His agent said he's been training these two years and is in form. He's 35, so he's still got another couple of good years." (end quote)
A couple of good years would be great. --D-y
"Hamilton would need a license from the U.S. cycling federation and cannot join one of the elite Pro Tour teams for another two years as part of his ban, Carpani added."
I was not aware of that. The only way this team gets into Pro Tour races is by wildcard invitation. I'm guessing that they think they'd get more wildcard picks if TH signs with them. Yes? -- Marty
