Marcel Six fired by Metaltek Scott - manager doubts he will ever ride again

Just one thing for the reporter, if you check the rules before making statements, nowheere is there a word about "only testeing from the top 12". This is not correct - every rider in a race is subject to random testing. We must believe that the testers had made their random draw based on placings, which could equally have included someone finishing 40th or lower.
You should correct this as it gives a false impression about how thorough the people from UKADA are.

From what Ive been reading, I dont think he disputes the issue, regrets the 'misjudgement' or is unhappy with the ban....he accepted the outcome of his own decision in an honest way.

The issue here is more personal due to the reaction of some people within the UK cycle scene that he wouldve expected better from.

There is clearly some personal difficulty in his life and this has put him under pressure and stress with the result being him throwing away 18mths of a career to salvage more personal goals....consciously or not.

Really feel for him on a personal level but even more so with the reactions of those he was surrounded by and trusted.

Dont think the team had any choice and I doubt he would disagree with that on its own either, he wouldnt have wanted the team to suffer any negative effects of his decision, im sure.

He must be feeling pretty crap right now. Hope his career being cut short doesn't cause him to feel resentment towards his family. There's more to life than bikes, Marcel. Best of luck.

What a sad situation - like previous comments if she was THAT worried why the hell didnt she call the police?!..Ive been there with a young child and non understanding woman..stress city...

"Commenting on the situation Swain said: 'If you know Marcel, what happened was perfectly legitimate, but it was a massive error of judgement.'”

So they admit he made a mistake and know he probably wasn't doping but will kick him out anyway. All is madness.

On the other hand you could have argued that if it was such an emergency then she could have called the firebrigade, hotel manager,neighbour or police for assistance. Or he could have sent his set of home keys down by taxi or one of the staff in the team cars. It was not like it was his only option!! He could then have expedited the drug test and followed on shortly afterwards. Maybe there is more to this story then what we have been informed by the media. When he left without taking the test he resigbed himself to the consequences. Sounds very suspect!!! 18 months does seem harsh but they are sending a clear message in relation to doping

I think in light of everything that's going on at the moment the length of his ban seems a bit ridiculous.
He made a mistake in refusing the test, but 18 months seems a bit much for a rider everyone seems to agree is clean. He probably would've got a shorter ban for a failed test...
I hope the decision is appealed and overturned, there should be some punishment but it should befit the circumstances. 6 months and a fine maybe?

Misjudgment tunrs into 18month ban. A bit harsh i would think. though the rules are the rules. hope he does stay in the sport, he is a good rider.

FFS, how long does it take to piss in a pot! Time to race but not time to piss?!
He's almost certainly clean, but the controls are vital to the sport and it is right that the automatic ban is there. Such a shame because he is a great rider who has been exciting to watch this season. I hope he does return to pro-racing, but given the length of ban and the financial impact this will have I am not hopeful. Poor guy, but apalling decision on his part