Lance Armstrong gets life ban,loses 7 TDF,confesses he doped

slim_boy_fat

ddraver wrote:

@velocast @petercossins: If Armstrong hasn't tested positive there is no reason to sanction him" Samuel Sanchez on Spanish TV

Oh dear. Need to get these people out of the sport.

symo

Sammy with something to hide then?

Richmond Racer

Above The Cows wrote:

Richmond Racer wrote:

but seriously is there something in the brain of many athlete that has the intelligence switch set to low?

I hear there is a direct inverse relationship between the size of one's thighs and the size of one's intelligence.

Not so sure ....Griepel came out with something fairly sensible a few days ago...

pb21

tommasi wrote:

Another belter .

Lance Armstrong is a scapegoat - Jamie Staff


Why do they do this?

I can kind of see his point, there is a massive amount of negative attention on him specifically, more so than any positive attention he was receiving when he was winning.

Of course he doesn’t mention the ‘bullying’ and almost racketeering nature of his case however.

above_the_cows

ddraver wrote:

@velocast @petercossins: If Armstrong hasn't tested positive there is no reason to sanction him" Samuel Sanchez on Spanish TV

Yeah I just saw that, and so my theory of the relationship between thigh size and intelligence falls down what with Samu being a skinny fecker.

But seriously, engage brain before opening mouth, especially if someone is pointing a camera/microphone in your face. Is it really that hard? :roll:

Coriander

Above The Cows wrote:

ddraver wrote:

@velocast @petercossins: If Armstrong hasn't tested positive there is no reason to sanction him" Samuel Sanchez on Spanish TV

Yeah I just saw that, and so my theory of the relationship between thigh size and intelligence falls down what with Samu being a skinny fecker.

But seriously, engage brain before opening mouth, especially if someone is pointing a camera/microphone in your face. Is it really that hard? :roll:

If he said that again today, then that's the second time since 24 August he's said it, so I'd say he truly does believe it.

Richmond Racer

Prudhomme wants Armstrong to pay back the prize money...$3m....

cant see it happening but let's add it to the tallly anyway

above_the_cows

Richmond Racer wrote:

Above The Cows wrote:

Richmond Racer wrote:

but seriously is there something in the brain of many athlete that has the intelligence switch set to low?

I hear there is a direct inverse relationship between the size of one's thighs and the size of one's intelligence.

Not so sure ....Griepel came out with something fairly sensible a few days ago...

Damn my theory is obviously complete nonsense what with Greipel, Kittel too by the looks of his Twitter. And if I take myself as a subject it would mean I was a total moron. :oops:

Anyway having no evidence to back up your claims has never stopped some people...

Richmond Racer

Holy Dave gives his reaction

http://www1.skysports.com/cycling/

ddraver

I'm trying to tweet back to riders that say positive things to let them know that fanbois like us really do appreciate it. That way if someone in the peloton trys to pull an Armstrong they know that the people at the side of the road are with them. I'm only one insignificant nobody though so if others could join in with me....?

Le Commentateur

Armstrong, Bruyneel and others will surely have their strategies planned out for the day of reckoning when they are chased to pay back winnings. After all, they've had years to invest and acquire additional wealth.

frenchfighter

TMR

Apologies if this has been posted, haven't got the time to browse through recent pages.

http://www.skysports.com/video/inline/0 ... 20,00.html

Intresting comment from McQuaid - "The UCI has nothing to hide in light of the USADA report". I'm not sure that's true is it Pat?

frenchfighter

Just read JB's statement over Reasoned Decision

In case it hasn't been posted:

I have received many questions about USADA’s case pending against me, particularly since it published its “Reasoned Decision” last week. However, in deference to the on-going legal proceedings, I will only be able to share my account of events once legal proceedings are over. While I am still stunned that USADA chose to breach the confidentiality of the proceedings it initiated against me, I shall nevertheless not allow myself to be reduced to such tactics.

In response to recent speculation, I will continue to be involved in legal proceedings relating to USADA’s proposed charges as long as I believe that I am still able to receive a fair hearing and that my defence has not been permanently prejudiced by USADA’s act. However, rest assured that the time will come when I will share with you a balanced account of events.

http://www.johanbruyneel.com/news/state ... d-decision

prawny

ddraver wrote:

I'm trying to tweet back to riders that say positive things to let them know that fanbois like us really do appreciate it. That way if someone in the peloton trys to pull an Armstrong they know that the people at the side of the road are with them. I'm only one insignificant nobody though so if others could join in with me....?

I'm on board, lets shine a bit of positive light on the good stuff.

frenchfighter

Presser in full:

http://vimeo.com/51917734

And Cycling Central program with Ashenden and others:

http://www.sbs.com.au/cyclingcentral/vi ... discussion

pb21

frenchfighter wrote:

Just read JB's statement over Reasoned Decision

In case it hasn't been posted:

However, rest assured that the time will come when I will share with you a balanced account of events.

http://www.johanbruyneel.com/news/state ... d-decision

Sounds ominous…

Le Commentateur

Sounds like he will use the publicity and general negative press Armstrong has got as his defense, i.e. that he can't now get a fair hearing.

above_the_cows

Bruyneel: "However, rest assured that the time will come when I will share with you a balanced account of events."

[organ music] dum dum dum [/organ music] :twisted:

tailwindhome

Le Commentateur wrote:

Sounds like he will use the publicity and general negative press Armstrong has got as his defense, i.e. that he can't now get a fair hearing.

seems irrelevant to me....there's no jury

ddraver

prawny wrote:

ddraver wrote:

I'm trying to tweet back to riders that say positive things to let them know that fanbois like us really do appreciate it. That way if someone in the peloton trys to pull an Armstrong they know that the people at the side of the road are with them. I'm only one insignificant nobody though so if others could join in with me....?

I'm on board, lets shine a bit of positive light on the good stuff.

Who are you on twitter prawny?

TMR

Le Commentateur wrote:

Sounds like he will use the publicity and general negative press Armstrong has got as his defense, i.e. that he can't now get a fair hearing.

To be fair, he does have a point. I'd rather see him have the balls to be honest though, rather than exploit public opinion to try and wriggle out of due process.

nathancom

Wikipedia finally updated too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_armstrong

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_career_achievements_by_Lance_Armstrong

That second link looks good.

tailwindhome

Do the Ironman results not go too?

lostboysaint

Brunyeel hasn't updated his website though. 9x TDF winning Sports Director?!

above_the_cows

ddraver wrote:

I'm trying to tweet back to riders that say positive things to let them know that fanbois like us really do appreciate it. That way if someone in the peloton trys to pull an Armstrong they know that the people at the side of the road are with them. I'm only one insignificant nobody though so if others could join in with me....?

This is a good idea. Unfortunately I use my twitter for work/self-promotion and all my many (ahem ) followers might wonder why I was suddenly tweeting encouraging tweets to cyclists rather than the usual mirth and cynicism about European Union politics (yes I am that sad). When I joined twitter I made a pact with myself not to post anything non-work related. This is why I need another twitter identity but managing one account is hard enough. Can I give them a friendly poke on facebook instead?

dennisn

Above The Cows wrote:

Anyway having no evidence to back up your claims has never stopped some people...

+1

above_the_cows

lostboysaint wrote:

Brunyeel hasn't updated his website though. 9x TDF winning Sports Director?!

I hear they only have dial up internet in Fulham. :P

dennisn

The Mad Rapper wrote:

Le Commentateur wrote:

Sounds like he will use the publicity and general negative press Armstrong has got as his defense, i.e. that he can't now get a fair hearing.

To be fair, he does have a point. I'd rather see him have the balls to be honest though, rather than exploit public opinion to try and wriggle out of due process.

I think everyone wants to see a bit of honesty. Only problem is we all want honesty about others, but if it's about ourselves we will most likely "try and wiggle out of due process".

blazing_saddles

David Walsh on today's events...........after a bit of Pat Mc's waffle:
http://www.rte.ie/sport/player/734/342682/

"I couldn't me more unimpressed...."