I admit that this possibility was in the back of my mind after Vino's amazing turnaround. Homologous blood transfusion -- that's what Tyler Hamilton was busted for not so long ago.
Reactions:
- Masi Guy: It's over.
- Spare Cycles: Hero to Zero.
- TdF Blog: "Speechless."
- Tanya: You idiot.
- UltraRob: I've liked Alexandre Vinokourov riding style for a few years.
- Tea Addict: I want to hit something.
- Antigravitas: Tour de Nooooooo!
- Tour Squad: I thought the guy was a warrior. I thought he was brave. But no. He’s a cheat.
- Trust But Verify: First reactions.
- Velochimp expresses himself with lots of colorful language.
- TdF07: OUT OUT OUT.
- iHeartBikes is going to watch bowling.
- Honk de Bonk can't sleep and wants to cry: "眠れなくなった。泣きたいよ、確かに"
2 comments:
It's all so...so...bad. I'm at a loss, really. I want to believe so badly in pro cycling. I've enjoyed the Tour this year more than the last couple. But, this is harsh. Maybe he did it, maybe he didn't. I have no clue. BUT, what I do know is that everyone touting the 'system' as working is wrong. No matter whether he did or didn't, he deserves to have his B sample tested without people knowing who it belongs to. Do you think there is anyone in France, much less the lab, that doesn't know who has a sample coming??? How is that not biased testing? Now, I'm not implying that it would change the test, but it is still a flaw in the 'system'.
Ugh. Makes me so SAD.
Great roundup, Fritz; thanks for all the links. It's the Tour de Frauds. Who isn't just sickened?
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