Wow, even the BBC picked up on this one: Top team quits amid cycling woes. The tone of that article is a bit different than the article I read at Velonews. And, apparently Johann's choosing to retire after this season.
You're right, Regina, this is another example of how differently cycling is viewed compared to other sports, especially here in the U.S.
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08-10-2007, 06:57 AM #1
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"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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08-10-2007, 07:07 AM #2
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Such a bummer!
Yet baseball is celebrating someone breaking the home run record, who has been suspected of doping for years. In cycling, he would have been forced to retire! Not to mention how many chances football players get for rehab. Sad day for Disco fans.
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08-10-2007, 07:31 AM #3
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Hey, Lance as been "suspected" of doping for years, too. Personally, I believe both Lance and Barry should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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08-10-2007, 07:45 AM #4
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Very true Adventure Girl. You are right. I just don't want to think about how many football and baseball player would have failed all the testing they are finally starting to do. But I still love Da Bears!
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08-10-2007, 02:10 PM #5
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It's a shame that some big bucks American corporation didn't step up (Microsoft, Chevron... Oprah??) $45 million over 3 years for any of them is nuthin'.
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