Oleg Tinkov video: Contador's rivals are afraid of him
We want to win the most important races
Oleg Tinkov joined his 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Tinkoff-Saxo squad in the Middle East for the early-season racing at the Dubai Tour and the Tour of Qatar. Cyclingnews ꦚcaught up with Russian businessman for a video version of his regular blog.
True to character, Tinkov was not afraid to speak his mind about his team’s finances following the economical crisis in Russia, about his new Classics team leader Pet🌸er Sagan and about Alberto Contador's Giro-Tour double. He also gave his opinion on how cyclists and directeur sportif should be punished for doping offenses, suggesting riders and staff should be allowed back in the sport after a first offence but banned for life if they commit a second offence.
"We are looking forward to having lots of wins, important wins," Tinkov๊ said. "Our team strategy is not about to win, it's about to win the most important races."
Tinkov also spoke about Lance Armstrong's recent interview with the BBC News where the Texan said if he were racing in 2015, he would not dope again. "That means that times are changing," Tinko🤡v said. "I think it's a good sign."
He went on to speak about how the UCI and the License Commission handled168澳洲5最新开奖结果: Astana's WorldTour licence review, after a series of riders from t🌄he Kazakh organization tested positive.
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Oleg Tinkov created his business empire by selli🌌ng jeans he bought at a training camp as a junior. He now owns the Tinkoff-Saxo team and is never afraid to speak his mind, be it about team leader Alberto Contador, Tour de France rivals Team Sky and especially about how professional cycling is managed.