Melrose turns up at the Vuelta a Espana

The Vuelta a Espana has been rocked by scandal with late night boozing involving the Saxobank team. Details at this point in time are sketchy but sources suggest Shane Melrose has lead astray some of the sports most respected stars Andy Schleck and Stuart O'Grady. It was speculated that the riders were out until 5am in a late boozing session where copious amounts of Heineken was consumed. It was unknown whether this was an attempt at enhancing perfomrance or a delibrate attempt to be ejected from the race

Saxobank manager Bjarne Riss expelled all three riders concerned from the race and sent Melrose packing on a long term holiday. Many people are speculating this could see the end of the veterans career in Europe. Melrose was quoted as saying "I wake up in the morning and piss excellence, who need Eurpoe anyway?"

Schleck later confirmed that "I don't even like Spain and wanted to leave any way. I would like to thank Shane for his insight and helping me see the light." Fresh rumors are circulating that Melrose was in talks with the as yet unamed Luxembourg team and Schleck about a potential role with the team. It has been suggested that this new role would see Melrose as an advisor in the finer point of after race rehydration. Shleck comment that "His years of dedication and experience wit Heineken will prove invaluable to the team and our success". Many of Otago's finest riders can attest to Melrose's fondness of Heineken and the goodtimes had by all.