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13-01-2025 04:09
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21-11-2024 21:31
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21-11-2024 21:29
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15-07-2024 03:53
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15-07-2024 03:46
15-07-2024 03:41
15-07-2024 03:39
10-09-2023 05:34
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dabman
Okay, so I completely agree that cycling history has shown that gains like these have ALWAYS been fueled by doping. However, personally in this case, I really don't care. Why, because this kid is so damn nice and fun and has been a positive force in cycling. Unlike Lance, who didn't care about anyone but Lance. Am I positive he is doing? No, and I'm happy to give him the benefit of doubt because he is such a fun kid.13-01-2025 04:09
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dabman
And Lance is regularly at his side. I want to puke each time I see them together.21-11-2024 21:31
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dabman
WADA had no issues with looking the other way when Lance tested positive. Sorry WADA but you lack credibility.21-11-2024 21:29
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dabman
Lance is a jealous egotistical narcissistic. I wish Hincapie weren't so glued to his hip. It makes me dislike myself for riding one of his Gran Fondos each year.15-07-2024 03:53
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dabman
When I see a rider have a bad day, I feel better about their chances of not using PEDs. Of the riders who have tested positive, have we ever seen them have a bad day? I don't recall ever seeing Armstrong have a bad day. I have seen both Tadej and Jonas have bad days.15-07-2024 03:46
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dabman
Looking at the fool, I bet he hasn't ridden a bike since his youth.15-07-2024 03:41
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dabman
I want to do that every time I see him now.15-07-2024 03:39
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dabman
The major difference between Lance and anyone else who doped at that time (no, not everyone doped) is that only Lance was known for being an arrogant twit without conscience as he destroyed the careers of those who questioned him or financially damaged others. Here is a non-inclusive list of those who suffered financially or career-wise from Lance's hostility: Emma O'Reilly -- was sued for 1 million Euros in libel case; called an alcoholic and prostitute Frankie Andreu -- quit early because he didn't want to dope Betsy Andreu -- public humilation, called a frustrated vindictive shrew Both Andreu's -- target of Lance for 8 years Greg Lemond -- Trek line of bikes terminated as Lance forced Trek to chose (I saw one estimate of $30-35 million total value) Greg Walsh -- Libel cased resulting from "LA confidential". Walsh forbidden to sell book in English (only appears in French) Mike Anderson -- Bike mechanic with morals was wrongly terminated. E-mail agreement that Lance would help setup a bike shop (like he did for "Motoman"). No way to continue professional life in Austin, TX as reputation was ruined. New Zealand needed bike mechanics and gave him a green card. Christophe Bassons -- "Mr. Clean" from 1998 Festina scandal, ostracized from peloton for exercising "freedom of speech" in a blog. New team didn't share winnings, forcing Bassons to quit early. Paul Kimmage? -- arrogant verbal smackdown in 2010, tour of LA interview. Alberto Contador? -- tension on team, but Alberto was too strong. Simeoni -- Testified against Ferrarri in Italian court. Chased down by Lance and forced to re-join peloton. Lost a potential stage victory. Threatened with a "zip lip" gesture recorded for the world.b10-09-2023 05:34