May 2010
4 posts
Landis' accusations put American cycling on...
My first reaction upon reading Floyd Landis’ varied and detailed admissions/accusations today was probably not unlike yours: surprise, bordering on shock, followed by skepticism. But then came a feeling I must admit I rather did not expect.
I believe him.
Not 100 percent, of course. Liars tell lies, and the more lies they tell, the better they get at them. But so much of what Landis has...
Landis admits doping, implicates Armstrong,... →
Oh my. More on this when I’ve had time to, you know, wake up and digest it.
Sunday night rambling: ATOC sparring with the Giro
So the bike is shattered. Again. But this time, Fuji is sending yours truly the new hotness, which means I only have to go through 5-7 business days of constant, necessary changes of the pants before I’m out riding again. Hallelujah.
In news people care about, the Amgen (worst sponsor for a bike race EVER) Tour of California kicked off this week in its new Bat-time of mid-May.
Of course,...
The return of Purple Bar Tape -- oh, you knew it...
I promise there will actually be writing — and riding — this summer. For now, just take this as fair warning. And let PBT know if you come across any sweet, cheap cross parts. It’s for a good cause.
Roger Hammond rules.