Tag Archives: Lance Armstrong

Anti-doping report: Riis knew about drugs on cycling team

What a shame that professional cycling is such a tainted sport. My disillusion with the sport began when my favorite rider, Jan Ullrich, tested positive for doping. At that point I knew that Lance Armstrong was also doping, although it … Continue reading

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Tour de France 2013: a British win at a French passion

My favorite cycling event in one of my favorite sports did not disappoint. The 100th anniversary of the Tour was awesome. I especially liked the commentary by Chris Froome, which were directed at Lance Armstrong. TGO Refer to story below. … Continue reading

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Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping: official

This guy has been a disgrace for Americans and a disgrace to his sport. What is fascinating (to me) is that these people such as him with big egos feel as if they’re never going to get caught. How stupid … Continue reading

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British paper to sue Armstrong

What a disgrace this guy is! He’s a disgrace to the sport and a disgrace to this country. I always knew he was doping. It didn’t take a brain surgeon to figure that out. Winning seven consecutive Tours after being … Continue reading

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IOC to investigate Armstrong’s Olympic medal

Lance Armstrong went from being an American hero to an embarrassment as a world-class cheat; talk about a fall from grace… I will never understand the stupidity of these athletes. They take performance enhancing drugs and as a result of … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong’s Tour titles stripped, says UCI

It finally happened; it’s now official – Lance Armstrong has been stripped of his seven (7) Tour de France titles. It’s a sad day for Americans, especially cycling aficionados. But, having said that, Lance didn’t deserve to win all of those titles. … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong’s Worst Week Ever Now Includes Bribery Charges

Wow, if this is true, Lance is a real low-life. TGO Refer to story below. Source: The Atlantic Wire By Connor Simpson | The Atlantic Wire Lance Armstrong’s week has included new details of a potential doping ring, losing major … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong’s innocence is refuted in ‘The Secret Race,’ but many may not care

When you get right down to it, Lance Armstrong is not what one would call a nice guy. He wanted to win at all costs; no matter what it took. What I find interesting is how really, really stupid people … Continue reading

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‘Don’t cry for me’, says defiant Armstrong

Armstrong is going to blow this off, as most cheats do, which is a real shame. This is what all of those home run hitters in baseball; Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Barry Bonds, etc. did. But if Lance … Continue reading

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Armstrong ‘protected’ from 2005 hotel raid – lawyer

Now all of the dirty laundry will be exposed… TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press AFP – Sat, Aug 25, 2012 Lance Armstrong, branded a drug cheat and banned from cycling by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), narrowly escaped a … Continue reading

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How Did Armstrong Get Busted?

As stated before on numerous occasions on this Blog, it was inevitable that Lance Armstrong would eventually be stripped of his Tour de France titles. Quite frankly, it is surprising that it has taken this much time to prove that … Continue reading

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Who’ll get Armstrong’s Tour titles? No easy answer

It’s really a shame that cycling, which happens to be one of my favorite sports, is so ripe for the use of performance enhancing drugs. It is such a grueling sport at the professional level that participants will take all … Continue reading

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Armstrong facing loss of 7 Tour de France titles

I always believed it would come to this… There was no way in my mind that Armstrong could win seven consecutive tour titles against more naturally gifted cyclists, many of which were also doping. It just comes down to a … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong hit with doping charges

One day before the start of the 2012 Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong is formally charged with doping charges. He really should have come forward and admitted to doping years ago. I can’t imagine the embarrassment of being stripped … Continue reading

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Armstrong’s former manager denies accusations

I’ve been saying it for over a decade now; Lance Armstrong is guilty of doping – without a doubt. He dominated the most grueling bicycle race in the world for 7 straight years, and did so against more gifted athletes … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong adds to legal team

As previously stated on this Blog on numerous occasions, Lance Armstrong used some sort of performance enhancement technique; whether drugs, blood-doping, whatever… He could not have possibly won 7 consecutive Tours (Tour de France) races without doing so, especially since … Continue reading

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Armstrong accuser says UCI covered up positive test

I’ve been saying it for years now and it will eventually be proven; Lance Armstrong was doping. There is no way that an individual who was on the brink of death could come back and win seven consecutive titles in … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong formally announces retirement

The end of an era. And as the song goes: “Thanks, for the memories…” My feeling is we haven’t heard the last of Lance Armstrong. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Reuters Photography: Associated Press By Julian Linden Julian Linden … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong on wonder drug? Mmmmmm

I’m a cyclist and big fan of the sport, and as stated several times on this Blog, I believe that Lance Armstrong was “on something.” He was just too strong for far too long, consistently defeating elite cyclists such as … Continue reading

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Armstrong defiant on doping claims

As stated on several occasions on this Blog, I believe Lance was an incredible champion with a tremendous heart. What he accomplished following his cancer recovery, in the world’s toughest sport, was nothing short of remarkable. Having said that, I … Continue reading

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Cyclist Landis doubts Contador, says riders ‘protected’

Floyd Landis is the Jose Canseco of cycling; blowing the whistle on the top cyclists in the world in terms of doping. And disgusting as he may be (nobody likes a snitch) – especially one who was also a cheat, … Continue reading

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Report: Former Armstrong teammate alleges drug use

I have nothing against Lance Armstrong. In fact, in other articles posted on this Blog I have stated that Lance was a great champion, with an unbelievable desire to win and one of if not the biggest heart in sports. … Continue reading

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Contador wins 3rd Tour de France; Armstrong leaves

Was there ever a doubt that Alberto Contador would win the Tour de France this year? If Andy Schleck doesn’t improve his time trialing it will be difficult for him to surpass Contador as the world’s premier stage racer. Spain … Continue reading

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Lance Armstrong’s lawyer: ‘Stop leaks’

I’ve stated this before and I’ll state it again; in my opinion (following his cancer) Lance doped. I’m a cyclist, therefore I know a little something about the sport. Prior to the cancer Lance never showed the class of a … Continue reading

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Tour de France begins in Netherlands

This will be an interesting Tour de France to say the least. For one thing it will be the last time Lance Armstrong races the world’s premier race. It will also be interesting to see how Team Astana with Alberto … Continue reading

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Armstrong denies new doping accusations

Again, my guess is that Lance Armstrong has without a doubt used performance enhancing drugs. Hopefully I’m wrong, because Lance certainly deserves a tremendous deal of credit for his courage, achievements and for inspiring others. But if in fact he’s … Continue reading

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Landis admits doping, accuses Armstrong

It was obvious to anyone who saw the 2006 Tour de France, and who understands the sport of cycling, that Floyd Landis was doping. As to Floyd Landis’ accusations that Lance Armstrong also used performance enhancing drugs; Lance is a … Continue reading

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Fedrigo wins Criterium, Contador and Armstrong finish also-rans

There are still 3 months to go before the Tour de France, but Lance Armstrong doesn’t look as if he’s even remotely close to his former self. Last year he finished the Tour in 7th place and this year he … Continue reading

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