lance armstrong: new doping charges

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Hincapie, Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Zabriskie opted out of Olympics

I had mixed feelings when it was announced that Taylor Phinney was selected to represent the US for the time trial; while I think Phinney is fabulous, Dave Z has been having a great season, and earlier this year he was quoted as hoping to be selected for the Olympic TT. How could they deny Captain America?

But now news comes out that Zabriskie asked not to be considered? Holy moley.

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Ed to add: I just came across this article that was published a few days ago, before the US Olympic road cycling teams were announced:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/...ections_224183

An excerpt:

"Of the remaining former Armstrong teammates, Zabriskie is the most likely to earn an Olympic nod, having won the time trial at the Amgen Tour of California and defended his national title in May. If the seven-time national champion is snubbed for the time trial in favor of the younger Taylor Phinney, there will likely be speculation that factors other than medal capability came into play. Phinney is the future for American medal hopes in the TT, but Zabriskie continues to show that he is currently the best time trial rider in the U.S."

Looks like DZ was screwed over by all this. Bah.