They were quite big when I was in college, 10 years ago, and I've been sporting some since, but might have to add an extra inch (yes, that's what she said) in homage. Goatee as well next year please, Mr Wiggins.Originally Posted by Syn
They were quite big when I was in college, 10 years ago, and I've been sporting some since, but might have to add an extra inch (yes, that's what she said) in homage. Goatee as well next year please, Mr Wiggins.
Lance Armstrong is to be stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles.
The new Cavendish?
Cycling is a farce. They can't even give those titles to the runnersup because they are all baned for doping tooLance Armstrong is to be stripped of his 7 Tour de France titles.
Its done.CYCLING
The United States anti-doping agency (USADA) strips Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and issues lifetime ban from cycling.
I've heard the list of alleged offences. Jesus wept.
Did he ever fail a test? If not then what's the basis for the allegations?
Supposedly he failed one back in 1999 but also, it never came to light - aside from that (if it's even correct), he hasn't failed any other test.
I think the main basis is a) apparent 'scientific evidence' relating to blood doping and b) testimonies by 10 or so former teammates. The intriguing thing is though that those teammates have been granted an immunity from prosecution (and quite possibly anonymity too).
I rather get the feeling all of this was designed to induce a confession. Also, much like the Suarez thing, this isn't a case of law like Terry's so again the burden of proof is of a much lower gradient.
The list I mentioned though is kinda startling - it makes him sound like he's from the Texas branch of the Mafia. Also, the USADA are still being coy about coming forward with the evidence and in fact always have. Plus, it's still not known if it's actually in their jurisdiction to strip him of all titles from 1998 onwards or not but, they've done it anyway.
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