Suerreal
7/25/2007, 08:29 PM
Is in shambles.
Yesterday:
Alexander Vinokourov: + for receiving a transfusion. GONE. His whole Astana team. GONE.
Today:
Many French riders protest against the impact of doping, holding up the start of the stage.
Cristian Moreni: + for manufactured testoterone. GONE. His whole Cofidis team. GONE.
Tonight:
Michael Rasmussen, who has worn the yellow jersey for most of the race, and who won today's stage, considered the most difficult: Caught in lies about his pre-race training whereabouts and why he missed pre-race dope testing. GONE. His whole Rabobank team: UNDECIDED.
This list doesn't even mention the individuals and teams who were barred from the race before it ever got started, leaving this year's field the smallest in many years.
I wonder if cycling has truly gone past the point of no return.
- Sue
Yesterday:
Alexander Vinokourov: + for receiving a transfusion. GONE. His whole Astana team. GONE.
Today:
Many French riders protest against the impact of doping, holding up the start of the stage.
Cristian Moreni: + for manufactured testoterone. GONE. His whole Cofidis team. GONE.
Tonight:
Michael Rasmussen, who has worn the yellow jersey for most of the race, and who won today's stage, considered the most difficult: Caught in lies about his pre-race training whereabouts and why he missed pre-race dope testing. GONE. His whole Rabobank team: UNDECIDED.
This list doesn't even mention the individuals and teams who were barred from the race before it ever got started, leaving this year's field the smallest in many years.
I wonder if cycling has truly gone past the point of no return.
- Sue