Irony. In literally the same week, some eons into separate investigations and unending legal proceedings, THE TRUTH has finally been handed down. The Supreme Court of the World, in case you hadn’t heard, found Alberto Contador drop-dead guilty of the unconscionable crime against humanity called putting All Spice on a slab of Prime Spanish Rib Eye. That travesty finally seems, once and … [Read more...]
What’s In Santa’s Bag For Your Favorite Cyclist?
October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sure to grace bathrooms, kibos, and porta-potties everywhere Hardcover, soft cover, or e-book, starting at $4.95. Get yours now at Authorhouse (best prices here!) or Amazon Between The Sheets You'll Get: Great cycling fiction - nearly as strange as reality! - officially for sale just in time for Christmas. Cheap: Hardcover, soft cover, or e-book, starting at $4.95. Did we … [Read more...]
Amstrong Tweets “This Is My Final Tour”
June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong announced on his Twitter web site Monday that this year's Tour will his final one. "And yes, this will be final Tour de France. It's been a great ride. Looking forward to 3 great weeks," the 38-year-old American Armstrong wrote. Realizing his tweet included several mistakes Armstrong then re-tweeted, "Doh, sorry, meant "my" final … [Read more...]
Two Days After Crash, Armstrong Back On Bike
May 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2010 - Two days after a crash forced him out of the Tour of California with a bruised elbow and a cut below his left eye, Lance Armstrong was back on his bike Saturday, the seven-time Tour de France champ tweeted. "First ride after the face plant," Armstrong said on his Twitter feed, adding that he rode one and a half hours "easy" and "got passed by a lot of people." … [Read more...]
2010 Tour of California – Stage 5 Podcast
May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Daily Tour Podcast for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California. This is Episode 04 a special report about the Floyd Landis allegations. This includes the entire Lance Armstrong press conference before today's stage. … [Read more...]
Lance Armstrong Press Statement Responding To Landis Accusations
May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Today Lance Armstrong made a statement to the press in regards to the accusations made by Floyd Landis accusing Armstrong of doping. … [Read more...]
Armstrong Abandons Race After Crash
May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2010 (AFP) - Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong abandoned the Tour of California after crashing early in the fifth stage on Thursday. "Sorry to report there was a huge crash," RadioShack team manager Johan Bruyneel said via Twitter. "Lance had to abandon and is going to the hospital for x-rays." "It was a shame to have to abandon early and not be … [Read more...]
Floyd Landis Email Admiting Guilt To USA Cycling
May 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is the email that Floyd Landis sent to USA Cycling admitting his doping guilt, as well as accusing Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, David Zabriskie, Levi Leipheimer, and many more. 2002: I was instructed on how to use Testosterone patches by Johan Bruyneel during the During the Dauphine Libere in June, after which I flew on a helicopter with Mr Armstrong from the finish, I believe … [Read more...]
Landis Admits Doping, And Points Fingers
May 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, May 20, 2010 (AFP) - Cyclist Floyd Landis, who lost his Tour de France title after a positive drug test, has admitted systematic doping and accused fellow American Lance Armstrong of doing the same, two reports said Thursday. The Wall Street Journal reported that Landis acknowledged his own drug use and accused fellow cyclists of doping in emails he sent to cycling officials and … [Read more...]
A Message for Lance
April 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A Message for Lance. (You know who I’m talking about. As if there’s another Lance.) For whatever unexplainable reason, the most common call to any bike shop is one that can be answered a multitude of ways that don’t involve picking up a phone. On a recent busy Friday at the shop, the phone was ringing off the hook with seemingly endless run of the same question asked more ways than … [Read more...]