Imagine if professional cycling had a strong rider’s union in place like the NFL does for its players?
A federal judge on Friday blocked the NFL from suspending five players for violating the league’s anti-doping policy.
. . . Kevin Williams and Pat Williams of the Minnesota Vikings and Charles Grant, Deuce McAllister and [...]

Lance Rules

Piepoli’s on the lamb. No body cares. Cera, doping, whatever. Ricco’s on trial and the Italian Olympic commitee wants to blame him, so they’re coaxing Piepoli into being a snitch? Give me a break. When will the heads of the org’s learn that it no longer matters… doping that is. Timing is everything, and they [...]

Can’t we all just get along?
A “normal” ratio of Testosterone/Epitestosterone is around 1:1, and may be as high as 2:1 in unique cases. Floyd Landis’ levels originally reported only as being above 4:1 (the UCI’s legal limit), then rumored to be 9 or even 11 to 1… were later substantiated by this.
Upon B-sample testing, the [...]

The Floyd Landis Dope Show lands in Flagstaff today.
Totally. Worth. It.
Seems the local cycling populace wants to welcome him with open arms:
From: Hellbelly
Subject: Floyd’s Ride – 4 Words
I couldn’t help myself. Top o’ steps – Lake Mary Road – Friday 4:30 pm. He’s a douchebag.

Have fun on that group ride, Mr. [...]

So this was dreamed up by my friend Tina at Tommasini. Yeah THAT Tommasini — one of the all time best Italian bike builders in the business.

they got it on other stuff too – check it out here:
I’m gettin’ mine — you gettin’ yours? And yes, Randy, they mean Performance ENHANCING Drugs…

My Clean Tour Brother, is on a slippery slope. Mr 60%, can you save him? But thankfully, when you’re worth millions, you have the option to refuse another testing offer.

compliments of 420

You’d think that after 15 year of this shit, I’d have built up some skin, but every day, my PMA takes it like Tyson in the 8th. Question of the day:
“Which of these floor pumps is lighter?”
Are you fucking kidding? Who’s letting these people procreate? I took the rest of the day off.
TGIF is all [...]

Humpty, a frequent commenter on D.C. posted a link to a Fredcast.com podcast interview with Greg LeMond within the commentary of flodizzle’s post Statute of Limitation. It is the most revealing discussion thus far, in regards to the realities of doping in the pro peloton. LeMond’s knowledge of doping, the truth of wattage, and the [...]

As we like to say ‘around these parts: Doping is as doping does
From: Nathaniel
Subject: sastre and csc
seems like their doping dr was on the payroll for (failed) cover-up just like Lances.
sporten.tv2.dk/cykling/article.php/id-16149060.html
canadiancyclist.com article:
Sastre Newest Doping Suspect?
by Matt Hansen
It was reported originally in Le Soir, and now German and Danish media are reporting that [...]

There has been a lot of talk, on this site and others, about Lance Armstrong’s return to the pro peloton, his “transparent’ comeback, and what it will prove.
It will prove nothing.
The problem is this: testing Mr. Armstrong heavily during his comeback will not, does not, and cannot answer the question at hand – [...]

The article (read Jonny’s: Lemond swings yard) describes today’s Interbike conference with Lance – with Lemond asking a few questions re: Armstrong’s proposed bio – marker transparency in cooperation with Don Catlin.
Lemond has a point, vo2 and power output are very important indicators when assessing enhanced performance manipulation. This is fundamental exercise physiology. It is [...]

I’ll say it like this: He makes me proud to have a LeMond bicycle in the stable.
Armstrong press conference turns tense
A scheduled Lance Armstrong press conference at the Interbike cycling trade show in Las Vegas turned tense Thursday morning when three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond questioned his plan to disclose his blood and [...]

Many thanks to all who purchased beanies from the technologically advanced, drunkcyclist store over the last couple of weeks. They are sold out now, and the last few are being sent out today. Again, thanks for supporting the site.
Mike Sayers calls it good Wha’d it take him, 30 years? I thought he was a Ludo [...]

Event Promotion makes for some strange bedfellows…with FBO’s event with Floyd (ironically makes me not want to donate to FBO) and El Tour de Tucson dedicated to his coach, what’s next? Will Tyler (who still beleives he is the rightful Gold Medalist from Athens – read U.S. pro road race comments) be the U.S. [...]

The Flagstaff Biking Organization is now so hungry for funding that they are associating themselves with Floyd Landis. Whatever it takes for a dollar, eh Anthony? You talked my ear off about this back when I had to take your shit for my paycheck. I told you it was a bad [...]

On Sunday I got in another ride of one hour. I went _maybe_ 10 miles.
It is better than nothing I suppose
El Grande Link dump:

[tucson's off the heezy] tuconweekly.com
[gringo central] theblack13.blogspot.com
[time fuck] michaeldorf.org
[watch for bikes] photobasement.com
[learn how to dope] granfondocyclingtours.com
[Intelligent] bike for sale on craigslist
[bicycles & mowing] craigslist
[sacrifices at the [...]

It looks like the reaction for calling out someone for doping (assuming Prentice Steffen and Suzanne Sonye are legit – you decide) is a punch in the face or a law suit. A law suit is also in store for USADA and Decanio from Stolen Underground, the later representing himself in court. Intimidating stuff, especially [...]

It just keeps coming… Looks like CERA’s the new dope du jour. The fucking retards that are getting caught is surprising. Perhaps they’re too close to the fire to see how obviously careless their actions are.

From: Flodizzle
Subject: Giro’s king of the mountain Sella positive for EPO-CERA
Jeessuth Chrisssth, and I thought this guy was a good [...]

From: Walt van Wasatch
Subject: Walt van Wasatch
DC doesn’t have this problem
bikeradar.com/…my-punishment-for-tempting-fate

Yeah, not yet anyway. But speaking for the gnome and me, it ain’t for lack of trying. We don’t get let down so much because we pretty much expect nothing out of people.
And so it goes…