So, he likes the blow. Sign the petition below to be heard by, well, no one in particular. Dude likes the ski lodge. And he’s available for kid’s parties, wedding and bar mitzvahs this July. ‘Cause he sure as shit ain’t gonna be in France that month. You should see him whip out a couple Read the full article…
Let Boonen Ride
Happy Friday, tip them cups
I’m not sure how this will all play out yet. Well, no one is. But it looks like some good news from where I’m standing. From: Michael Subject: A win for Liberty! At long last, some good news regarding American Liberty! Justice Anthony Kennedy, writing for the court, said, “The laws and Constitution are designed Read the full article…
Gene Doping
The advances in gene therapy have been huge. There is a recent article in Sports Illustrated outlining the current state of the technology. It does have medical application, e.g. reversing or limiting muscle wasting diseases. The scientists behind this research report being contacted after publication by many athletes/coaches, included a high school coach offering his Read the full article…
Tom Boonen snowed in at the ski lodge
From velonews.com Boonen tests positive for cocaine Paris-Roubaix winner and former world champion Tom Boonen has tested positive for cocaine, Het Laatste Nieuws reported on Tuesday. Confirmation of the story came from WADA and the Flemish sources responsible for drug-testing in the north of Belgium. The newspaper said that the 27-year-old Boonen tested positive for Read the full article…
As the world turns…
Tonight we’re going with the Daiquiri. Why? Because I have all the ingredients and I need a drink. The Daiquiri is thought to have been developed in the late 1800′s in Cuba as a medicinal treatment for malaria. Today it is enjoyed as a light cocktail and can be blended for a Frozen Daiquiri. Ingredients: Read the full article…
Wednesday is the fifth ring of hell.
I’ll lead out the gate with this one, because it’s about the coolest thing I’ve seen all day. And, I might tell you, I’ve seen a lot today already. Check it: bicyclepaintings.com. My favorite so far (and there is a whole lot to choose from) is Andy Hampsten’s Giro bike. New movie coming out about Read the full article…
Is Your Voicemail Full?
This came out today (5/15/08) in cyclingnews.com Reminiscent of what Rassmussen is accused of: Balco head reveals methods, offers anti-doping advice After masterminding a designer steroids ring which allowed athletes to cheat without detection, former BALCO head Victor Conte is now offering up detailed accounts of the doping regime used by top track and field Read the full article…
Trek v. Lemond
Lance-Trek decided to dump Greg Lemond. Lemond was suing them it looks like. Because they were dissing Lemond Bikes, I think. That’s what is alleged in the complaint, read items 9-13 here, Lance-Trek provides the link. Lance Trek Bikes Greg Lemond just isn’t enough of a whore. Because if he was, when confronted with the Read the full article…
An essay by 1984 Olympic gold medalist Alexi Grewal
I’ve used the same title, and now I’m going to cut and past the editors note right in here. Three is nothing more for me to add. Read this. Now. …the following is an essay written by 1984 Olympic gold medalist Alexi Grewal. A full article on Grewal and his admitted use of performance Read the full article…
DiLuca to ask Bruyneel for barista position
Anti-doping officials at the Italian Olympic Committee (Coni) requested Wednesday that Tour of Italy champion Danilo Di Luca be banned for two years after an abnormal doping test. The abnormal result was returned after the 17th stage of the Giro from Linz in Austria to Monte Zoncolan on May 30. Check it: afp.google.com Stick a Read the full article…
The Damage Doping Does
The ramifications of doping spread out like fire through a house of sleeping people. It takes jobs, it sends people into severe moral quandaries, it exposes them to legal jeopardy that can cost then tens of thousands of dollars just for being around. It’s a game played by narcissists that brings down the good. From Read the full article…
Pez defends Astana
Charles Manantan has a new piece titled absolute bullshit over at pezcycling. I am with him for the call to create a stronger riders union that can represent the interests of the professional cycling athlete. There absolutely needs to be a strong, robust, transparent organization in place and pronto. Either through a real shake up Read the full article…