Originally Posted by qcpmsame

I am not sure which assist motor she is accused of using, but the reports I have read quoted a race official saying that she was pulling something like, 10 seconds, on the other competitors up one of the longer climbs. This is not an inconsequential amount gain, by any means, it is , as said by Chas, substantial. I just hope the inspection results are released quickly, and everything is transparent about the UCI/Belgian Federation investigation.

A few years back, one of the big name pros, I forget which one, was accused of having one of the very compact assist motors that integrated into the seat post, with a bevel and pinion gear at the bottom bracket's spindle. The battery would have been above the motor, in the seat post. Inspection found absolutely no battery or motor on/in the bicycle. I want to say it was Alberto Contador, but not 100% sure. The various conspiracy factions claimed he had "jetted" away from a pack at an acceleration rate beyond human capabilities. In this latest case, it was obvious that she was seriously pulling away, up hills, from the others, easily.

It seems that her, and her father's/manager's numerous excuses are making her look even worse, the Federation expressed shame, and remorse about this situation, they look at it as a poor reflection on the entire countries cycling program. Me thinks he doth complaineth too much.....

Bill