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rjb
21-07-2026
Testing those two riders, Jonas & Tadej, in the middle of their sleeping regimen was, it seems, a despicable action, regadless of any other considerations. But if it was done in aid of another participant, Paul Seixas, it becomes a monstrous act, a perversion of all the conventions of sportsmanship and fair play. The teams and the two riders, as well as the public deserve a thorough and timely explanation for the dual intrusions. As for the crash, I agree that it was a dangerous turn, which should have been made less so by someone with a flag and a whistle. Full Stop. On the other side, however, is the fact that except for Jonas, and the few riders who crashed because of his spill, all the other riders did make it through the hairpin. Again, that doesn't excuse the lack of a proper safety protocol, which should always be the primary consideration.
robert65
20-07-2026
Great read, but you skipped over the T/E ratio vs. carbon isotope testing details. That’s key to why his defense fell apart. También, el video de NOS con “The Great Escape” es icónico — goosebumps every time.
breakawaybikerd
20-07-2026
Pereiro’s win still feels bittersweet, but the article’s fair to point out Landis’s role in exposing the wider mess. The USADA case changed the entire era’s narrative. Armstrong’s quote aged poorly; Floyd’s response was surprisingly gracious.
tourdeforce9
20-07-2026
Wait, so how did whiskey make a test show “too much testosterone”? Is that actually possible or just an excuse he tried? And what does “excessive testosterone” mean in cycling terms — ratio or absolute value?
raceready7
20-07-2026
Small correction: it’s Levi Leipheimer, not “Lepheimer.” Otherwise cracking recap. Also Botero and Gutierrez being yanked really did leave Phonak too thin to control yellow. You can see why they played the long rope with Pereiro.
gearguru33
20-07-2026
Wild to think it’s been 20 years. Stage 17 to Morzine was pure madness — attacking on the Saisies with 130k to go, then holding ~6 minutes at the line in that heat? Even now it reads like science fiction. Good context on how Phonak let Pereiro up the road in Stage 13; people forget that chess move set the board.
davidm
20-07-2026
- Great article, but slight nit: Naesen says “no one is going to take it at 11 p.m.” Are we sure? Teams plan everything down to the minute. If the window is 3 hours, wouldn’t late evening actually be logical? Parece un poco contradictorio, no?
tourdeforce9
20-07-2026
- Sorry, maybe a basic question: why would they test for growth hormones at night specifically? Is it because it clears in a few hours, or do riders take it before sleep? Little confused on the timing.
breakawaybikerd
20-07-2026
- Terrible that Vinge is out after that crash. Still, can we be sure the late test had zero effect on recovery and focus the next day? Sleep disruption matters at this level. The authorities should publish their rationale.
cyclechamp45
20-07-2026
- Quick one: if the French agency can do night tests “when suspected,” what exactly triggered suspicion here? Feels selective if only Pog and Jonas got the knock. Bit unfair, no?
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