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Armstrong’s blood (an American article)

This is what I wanted to see … some sort of coverage from the American press regarding the recent allegations about Lance Armstrong’s blood samples.

As Rasmus Damsgaard indicates in his response, and even as Mørkebjerg indicated in his original “interpretation” the numbers are hardly conclusive of anything, are really nothing more than speculation, [...]

Bitchslap!

Much has been written over the past couple of days about the relationship between Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador, as evidenced in this excellent summary from the BBC:

BBC SPORT | Other sport… | Cycling | Armstrong hits back at Contador

Lance Armstrong says his Astana team-mate Alberto Contador has “lots to learn” after the [...]

Leipheimer out …

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Leipheimer pulls out of Tour By Agence France Presse Published: Jul. 17, 2009

American Levi Leipheimer has withdrawn from the Tour de France with a broken wrist, his Astana team announced on Friday.

The 35-year-old American sustained the injury in a fall 2km from the finish line of Thursday’s 12th stage.

He crossed the [...]

Vino’ says he will be on Astana … or heads will roll

Vino’ says he will be on Astana … or heads will roll – VeloNews

Alexander Vinokourov said Wednesday he intends to ride for Astana later this year or there will be serious consequences for those who keep him from riding on the Kazakh-financed team.

In a press conference held in Monaco in advance of Saturday’s [...]

Mellow Johnny’s 3 to race Nevada City

As yet more proof that Twitter is where you should be for the latest news:

Twitter / Lance Armstrong: Race update – @levi_leipheimer, @hornerakg, and myself are racing the Nevada City Classic next Sunday. A great American race!!!

Twitter / Levi Leipheimer: Yes, we, @lancearmstrong, @hornerakg and myself will be racing the American classic Nevada [...]

Get on it, Levi!

Menchov wins stage 12 time trial at Cinque Terre and takes lead. – VeloNews

A spectacular 60km course along Italy’s stunning Cinque Terre lived up to expectations Thursday as Denis Menchov Rabobank pulled the double, winning the stage and snatching away the maglia rosa from Danilo Di Luca LPR.

Levi Leipheimer Astana – who had [...]

CVV down and out!

AAARGH!!! I was really hoping for a good result from Vande Velde at the Giro this year; even more so for a good result at the Tour; but this has got to put a serious crimp in his training schedule to get ready for July.

US rider Vande Velde falls and withdraws from Giro – [...]

Lance down for the count

VeloNews | Armstrong crashes out of Castilla y León

Lance Armstrong crashed hard in Monday’s opening stage of the Vuelta a Castilla y León and was transported by ambulance to a hospital in nearby Palencia, Spain.   Race organizers and the Astana team doctor confirmed that the seven-time Tour de France champion had broken his [...]

Armstrong parts with Catlin

Armstrong parts with Catlin

Lance Armstrong has decided to part company with Don Catlin, the doctor intended to conduct an individual anti-doping programme with him during 2009. Consequently, the proposed comprehensive, individual programme will proceed under the guidance of Ramsus Damsgaard, the man responsible for Astana’s internal anti-doping efforts.

Bill Stapleton, Armstrong’s long-time agent and [...]

Armstrong transparent?

Remember when Lance Armstrong announced his comeback, back in September, and indicated that Don Catlin would be doing a lot of testing and posting results and how visible everything was going to be?

Well, today I came across this article on Bikeradar.com; from the same people that bring us Cyclingews.com and ProCycling magazine:

Armstrong’s [...]