In today's L'Equipe: Armstrong took EPO

The early tests indicated nothing since the early tests could not find
EPO. Now tests can, and samples are being retroactively tested to see
what's going on. Personally, I think he and other cyclists are staying
ahead of the curve by doping with substances that the UCI doesn't have
tests for yet.

I'm also concerned by the possibilities of this result. Sure, if he
did it, he did it. whatever. get on with life. But if he attempts to
hold to his "I didn't do it" theory, or say it was for his dog, mom,
butt cream, whatever, and challenge these findings in court, it puts
the entire process at risk. Any athlete will then appeal the results
of positive test and have them kicked in court. It's a very dangerous
precedent. Let's remember, this isn't baseball. There is much more at
stake than a 3 week suspension like buddy form the orioles got. Tyler
got 2 years.. That's huge.. baseball players get weeks... Cyclists I
think will go to much greater lengths to cover up as entire careers are
at stake, not a few weeks off.

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bikeguy11968 wrote:

stake than a 3 week suspension like buddy form the orioles got. Tyler
got 2 years.. That's huge.. baseball players get weeks... Cyclists I

Anyone running a sweep on the time and content of the next update at
www.tylerhamilton.com ?


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There are intra-muscular performance enhancing drugs now that remain
in the muscle; never move into the bloodstream and are only detectable
by way of a tissue biopsy...

Steve wrote:
Haven't we heard enough about him this century?
Who cares?
Steve


I for one care; especially if he attempts to parlay ill-gotten wealth
and fame into a political career. Then again he wouldn't be the first
to do this, I suppose.

....and of course, politics itself is usually about further accumulation

of ill-gotten wealth and power...

24 Aug 2005 19:12:15 -0700,
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"bikeguy11968" wrote, in part:

I'm also concerned by the possibilities of this result. Sure, if he
did it, he did it. whatever. get on with life. But if he attempts to
hold to his "I didn't do it" theory, or say it was for his dog, mom,
butt cream, whatever, and challenge these findings in court, it puts
the entire process at risk.

I wonder if Dr. Ferrari is working on a cocktail for beating polygraph
tests too. Because I doubt Lance would submit to one unless he knew he
could get away with cheating.
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