bigbluepride35 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Well, after speculation for a few weeks that Lance Armstrong might return to attempt to win his 8th consecutive Tour de France just to stick it to his critics, the cycling ironman has decided against doing so. Story. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mntbikeracer1 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Well I could have told you that last summer! Not new news at all. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586532253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGeorge Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think the man has proven enough. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586532274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingplatypus Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I'm kind of glad he chose not to return, I like him as a cyclist and it really wouldn't have proved anything. I would however like to see him take on a big role on the team in the future, maybe fill the shoes of Johan after he retires. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586532295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
five04 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 i'd really like to see when tayler hamilton will get a fair shot and be able to come back. what's happened to him is a tragedy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586532313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway. Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 I think the man has proven enough. 586532274[/snapback] yup Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586532405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclingplatypus Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 i'd really like to see when tayler hamilton will get a fair shot and be able to come back. what's happened to him is a tragedy. 586532313[/snapback] You know I'm with you 100%, it would be even better if he was picked up by Discovery too :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586533428 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 i'd really like to see when tayler hamilton will get a fair shot and be able to come back. what's happened to him is a tragedy. 586532313[/snapback] You mean him taking performance enhancing drugs? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586535819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluepride35 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Hamilton juiced up? I thought he was the one who broke his collarbone. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586536647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_I am Reptar Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Armstrong is a reincarnation of god, he's not human....he's so strong... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586536661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoue Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Hamilton juiced up? I thought he was the one who broke his collarbone. 586536647[/snapback] He broke his collar bone last year. Early this year he was barred from cycling for two years for doping violations. Hence why he didn't race this year's tour. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586536680 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluepride35 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 He broke his collar bone last year. Early this year he was barred from cycling for two years for doping violations. Hence why he didn't race this year's tour. 586536680[/snapback] O yeah now I remember hearing something about that. Thanks. Were the performance enhancers tied to the injury? Did he take soemthing to speed up his recovery time or was it strictly to get an edge on the competition? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586536818 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuz Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I think the man has proven enough. 586532274[/snapback] yup at least now all the competions can be competive Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586537446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scribbller Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hats of the fellow, will go down as one of the greats of all time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586543697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hats of the fellow, will go down as one of the greats of all time. 586543697[/snapback] greatest drug cheat? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586543702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 O yeah now I remember hearing something about that. Thanks. Were the performance enhancers tied to the injury? Did he take soemthing to speed up his recovery time or was it strictly to get an edge on the competition? 586536818[/snapback] No, the doping was found out after he won a gold medal in the olympics. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586548188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 greatest drug cheat? 586543702[/snapback] Interesting, since every drug test ever administered to him has been negative. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586548191 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretAgentMan Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 greatest drug cheat? 586543702[/snapback] Armstrong is just the greatest cyclist in the history of the Tour de France. Just accept it. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586548208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
__kret Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Interesting, since every drug test ever administered to him has been negative. 586548191[/snapback] I've heard some time ago EPO was found in one of his frozen test samples... but it could not be used as an evidence, cause for that 2 tests have to show drugs, and there is no second sample to do the test. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586548219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardly Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 Not that this is really new news for me, but I'm glad to see that he will be able to use more of his time to help with cancer research and finding a cure. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/372791-cycling-armstrong-wont-return/#findComment-586548335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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