Floyd Landis speaks...

[tiva]

Actually, the skating technique just came along relatively recently - I don't think it was ever outlawed. Once it caught on, they realized that nobody would do the classic techniqu

You're right: after the 1985 world championships in Seefeld, there was a lot of talk about banning it, with the Norwegians in particular pushing for a ban. But then the FIS agreed to separate out the races instead. http://northernlightsonline.blogspot...evolution.html

[AMP]

But Armstrong did test positive for EPO, he just couldn't be sanctioned because the samples were "B" samples. His people said he was exonerted; I'd hardly call it that. Like, Yeah, OJ was acquitted. There are many, many people who are speaking out about doping and, yes, going after Armstrong. I cannot begin to imagine the frustration of people who know the truth and have to listen to the DAMAGE CONTROL spin.
Also, Landis's emails went to the UCI and were leaked by someone there to the Wall Street Journal. Landis did not go to the press. Insofar as Landis's lying is concerned, is it any different from Armstrong's? Bold denials, payoffs, books written, appeals to the public....
My brother refers to Lance as Pharmstrong.

"Now finally the cycling community will realize that doping should be required of all riders in the tour. Testing should be used to merely confirm riders have the minimum levels of dope in their systems. That way it will be fair."

For a less cynical viewpoint try www.bikepure.org

[PinkBike]

i'm so upset over this.

i believed floyd. he came to tucson and asked for money for his defense fund. a lot of his defense attorneys' fees were donated. i bought and loaned his book to friends. it had compelling arguments. i had a letter published in "cycle sport" in his defense, for cripes sake.

i believed tyler. the first time. i don't believe ANYBODY anymore.

i'm just sickened by it all. how can a person look you in the eyes and lie to you?

i agree with the psychological issues diagnosis. when you read his comments and retrace all his actions he seems really out there. i think he is at the very least bitter. mad at lance because lance was mean to him after he left postal for phonak. mad at the sport for not allowing his team to race the tour of california.

as for the mention of lemond and andreau, lemond is REALLY bitter, and it wasnt frankie it was his wife.

i'm done with all this.