Archive for July, 2006
Rare, Seared ‘Toona’ – Recipe For World Cup Team Success
Zip, 53rd, and Slim Appetizer (disclaimer) Let me please apologize now for such a large post. I do realize that despite the current crisis with our “heroes” the pros are still more exciting. If you’ll bear with me however for one post, I would like to pay my teammates their very due and deserved respect. [...]
Leaks And The Test
Just in case you needed more information on Floyd Landis’ predicament, found both of these on Cyclingnews.com. L’Equipe reports exogenous testosterone in Landis’ A sampleBy Hedwig Kröner “The tests performed on Landis’ A sample included an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) procedure, used to determine whether the testosterone is exogenous (contained within, but originating from [...]
No Big Surprise Here
Phonak has confirmed its decision to end its association and sponsorship of its cycling team. According to SportsBusiness.com, Phonak spent $3.07 million on sponsoring the team in the financial year 2005-2006. Phonak Chief Executive Valentin Chapero said the company plans to move away from sports and refocus sponsoring on cultural events like music. It seems [...]
Some Good Stuff
In the International Herald Tribune:Samuel Abt: Hard to make sense of the Landis caseThe Guardian:William Fotheringham: Landis case erodes all trust in Tour In the New York Times:Selena Roberts: Whiskey Defense: Seems Like Another Whopper Ian Austen: An Accusation of Duplicity, a Reputation for Honesty In the Times of London:Paul Kimmage: Landis turned the race [...]
NPR Interview With Floyd
Floyd Landis was interviewed by Michele Norris on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Here’s a transcript of the interview. The entire package, with audio, is worth a look as well. QUESTION: Cyclist Floyd Landis joins us now from Madrid. And, Mr. Landis, let’s just get right to it. Were you doping in the Tour de France?LANDIS: [...]
Tick Tick Tick …
According to Eurosport, Floyd Landis will know the result of the tests on his B sample by Monday night. The Phonak rider’s A sample, given following the 17th stage of the Tour de France, was revealed to have tested positive for testosterone on Thursday. Related Posts:No Related Posts
Numbers? You Want Numb-ers?
According to German ARD television on Friday, the testosterone level of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis was high over the legal co-efficient when he tested positive for the steroid at the French race. How does ARD know (when Floyd himself feigned not knowing)? Citing sources around Landis (hey — who’s talking?), ARD said that [...]
Who Dresses Floyd?
Geez, Floyd, you have nice hair. Lose the hat, eh? Especially on public stages such as internationally televised press conferences. Or at least wear the hat straight; Phonak would probably appreciate it (oh yeah, they suspended you). Note how much nicer Floyd looked Friday night on “Larry King Live.” Landis said on Friday that he [...]
Floyd On “Larry King Live” Friday Night
Floyd Landis has chosen the Larry King route (as Our Boy Lance has in the past) to talk to the world (since the program is carried on CNN International).From the program’s website: Friday’s showFloyd LandisPrimetime exclusive: The Tour de France racing champ, Floyd Landis speaks out about testing positive. Tune in Friday at 9 p.m. [...]
Easy As Pie
Our Boy Lance tastes a piece of coconut cream pie during stop on RAGBRAI, a seven-day bike ride across Iowa sponsored by the Des Moines Register. (AP/Charlie Neibergall) Related Posts:Primal Wear Partners with RAGBRAI® for Inaugural College Spirit DayFedrigo Defies Death – 97th Tour de France, Stage 16Andy Schleck Takes The Stage, Evans The Jersey [...]
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