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Originally Posted by seeker007nmss
I say no. If the French came up with it, because the are annoyed at an American dominating their little race, then it can't be true.
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How condescending.
You didn't help Donald Rumsfeld come up with some of his witticisms regarding "Old Europe" by any chance?
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Originally Posted by irishgrl
ok. can someone tell me WHY they would say this NOW? And if Lance needed EPO to win in '99, how do they explain the next 6 wins? These freaks have done their level best to disparage a true champion. The Tour doesnt deserve the talents of an athlete like Lance. He brought new life to that overblown arena of athleticism and they have the GALL to accuse Lance NOW????
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You know, the Tour de France has existed long before Lance Armstrong first entered the race and will continue to exist long after he's gone. Americans might have been paying a bit more attention to it in recent years because of Armstrong's astonishing winning streak but - sorry to break it to you - it's a worldwide event watched by millions and the Tour (and cyclism in general) certainly has never needed him to give it "new life".
Personally I don't give a rat's behind whether Lance Armstrong took performance enhancing drugs or not but it's obvious that cyclism is plagued by doping. Tons of participants have been tested positive in recent years and I think it's pretty much a given that you need a little extra help to keep up with the others (the other cheaters).