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Tour de France Winner Alberto Contador Found Guilty of Doping

Well, yet another professional cyclist, probably the best cyclist in the world at this time, has been suspended from the sport as a result of doping. Unfortunately, cycling lends itself to the use of performance enhancing drugs due to the … 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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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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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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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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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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