Lance Armstrong - SV650.org

11-10-12, 01:09 PM

Firstly apologies if this is a duplicate thread, but i know a lot of people on here are heavily into bikes and road racing etc.

So with that in mind, what are everyones thoughts and ideas on the just released 'damning and conclusive proof' that Armstrong was a habitual dope user and 'ran the most sophisticated, proffessionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen'?

Luckypants · 11-10-12, 01:22 PM

Personally I am very disappointed. I always defended Armstrong because he was never caught and cycling is the most tested sport on the planet. He was a sporting hero of mine.

The only thing you can say now is, during the 90's and early 00's everyone was at it, so maybe the playing field was level. They either scrap all race results from that era or write those times off as 'The Doping Years'.

Saddened.

11-10-12, 01:45 PM

Innocent until proven guilty.. and they haven't... so he isn't.

The guy has taken more drug tests than any other sportsman alive.. and never had a positive test result....

Simples!

C

arc123 · 11-10-12, 02:29 PM

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The only thing you can say now is, during the 90's and early 00's everyone was at it, so maybe the playing field was level. They either scrap all race results from that era or write those times off as 'The Doping Years'.

Do you believe it's any different now?

Luckypants · 11-10-12, 02:32 PM

I hope that the introduction of blood passports has made doping to hard to conceal to be worthwhile.

11-10-12, 03:28 PM

I'm with Berlin on this one. Not categorically saying he has doped, but they haven't proved it, they are just gunning for him, because he beat the frogs at their own sport. Unless they actually have new evidence they should just give it a rest.

Sid Squid · 11-10-12, 04:19 PM

I rather felt the same - no proof = not guilty. But his team mates speaking about his and their constant and organised doping seems pretty damning.

Supervox · 11-10-12, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ClunkintheUK

I'm with Berlin on this one. Not categorically saying he has doped, but they haven't proved it, they are just gunning for him, because he beat the frogs at their own sport. Unless they actually have new evidence they should just give it a rest.

I'm not sure what your reasoning for this - it's the US Anti-Doping Agency that's been investigating him NOT the French !!

11-10-12, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tactcom7

'damning and conclusive proof'

If the proof is other peoples testimony that they all used drugs did any of them get tested positive?

11-10-12, 05:38 PM

The guy survived Cancer and went on to still be a hero and compete , personally I think that deserves respect in it`s own right and that will not be sullied by any "Doping Scandal" in my eyes . The fact that the guy got out of bed and carried on is enough in my book .

11-10-12, 01:09 PM	#1
tactcom7 Guest Posts: n/a	Lance Armstrong Firstly apologies if this is a duplicate thread, but i know a lot of people on here are heavily into bikes and road racing etc. So with that in mind, what are everyones thoughts and ideas on the just released 'damning and conclusive proof' that Armstrong was a habitual dope user and 'ran the most sophisticated, proffessionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen'?

11-10-12, 01:22 PM	#2
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Lance Armstrong Personally I am very disappointed. I always defended Armstrong because he was never caught and cycling is the most tested sport on the planet. He was a sporting hero of mine. The only thing you can say now is, during the 90's and early 00's everyone was at it, so maybe the playing field was level. They either scrap all race results from that era or write those times off as 'The Doping Years'. Saddened. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

11-10-12, 01:45 PM	#3
Berlin Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lance Armstrong Innocent until proven guilty.. and they haven't... so he isn't. The guy has taken more drug tests than any other sportsman alive.. and never had a positive test result.... Simples! C

11-10-12, 02:32 PM	#5
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: Lance Armstrong I hope that the introduction of blood passports has made doping to hard to conceal to be worthwhile. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

11-10-12, 03:28 PM	#6
ClunkintheUK Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lance Armstrong I'm with Berlin on this one. Not categorically saying he has doped, but they haven't proved it, they are just gunning for him, because he beat the frogs at their own sport. Unless they actually have new evidence they should just give it a rest.

11-10-12, 04:19 PM	#7
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Lance Armstrong I rather felt the same - no proof = not guilty. But his team mates speaking about his and their constant and organised doping seems pretty damning. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

11-10-12, 05:38 PM	#10
xXBADGERXx Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Lance Armstrong The guy survived Cancer and went on to still be a hero and compete , personally I think that deserves respect in it`s own right and that will not be sullied by any "Doping Scandal" in my eyes . The fact that the guy got out of bed and carried on is enough in my book .

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