He had not much in the way of competition - Denis Who. Well, i know
who he is, but him to be the main challenger doesnt speak much for
the quality of the field this year


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-- In roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com, David Atteberry
<bikejazzboy@y...> wrote:
>
> Hey all --
>
> This is a good point but I'm not sure the teams have
> any choice lest they be seen as soft on doping, which
> is too bad.
>
> If Heras is guilty and I hope he's not it will be
> devastating for the sport. But the sport has proven
> itself to be bigger than it's cheaters and it will
> once again if necessary.
>
> One curious thing about Heras, though -- it's been
> kinda surprising how he stinks up the tour and a few
> weeks later he flying up brutal climbs in the Vuelta.
> Just food for thought.
>
> Hope everyone has been well,
>
> David
>
> --- mickymallen <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
> > His team have suspended him subject to confirmation
> > of his
> > guilt/innocence. Aint it great how some teams are
> > quick to stick in
> > the boot before getting the full result, whereas a
> > small number of
> > teams have some faith in human nature and maintain
> > their riders'
> > integrety until proved otherwise
> > For a team like liberty seguros and Heras after
> > gaining them so much
> > money/fame/success you would think a bit more
> > patience and tolerance
> > would be shown.
> > I hope that test B is ok otherwise like you say, it
> > will have pretty
> > bad consequences for the sport.....again
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com, Dave
> > Kinsey
> > <dmkinsey1959@y...> wrote:
> > >
> > > I really hope that Heras comes out clean. If the
> > top riders in the
> > sport are discovered to be using drugs it will harm
> > the sport
> > severely.
> > >
> > > Having said that, if the B sample comes back
> > positive for EPO the
> > rider should be sanctioned no matter his fame
> > perceived elite status.
> > > Performance enhancing drugs are worse than
> > unethical, they destroy
> > the whole competitive nature of cycling. Drug use
> > must be stamped
> > out even if it means banning the whole of the
> > peloton and starting
> > fresh.
> > > Plus, let's not forget that misuse of EPO can and
> > has resulted in
> > deaths of several riders.
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> > > mickymallen <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> > > Hi all - long time since I or anyone else has
> > posted in here. A
> > lot
> > > has happened over the last few weeks/months but I
> > will put another
> > post
> > > (s) on here soon.
> > >
> > > BIG news is that Roberto Heras tested positive for
> > EPO during the
> > > Veulta. He denies everything of course and
> > hopefully for him and
> > the
> > > sport it will all be a mix up in the labs, like he
> > claims.
> > > A 'B' test result is awaited.
> > >
> > > Not long after that we will hear the Tyler
> > Hamilton outcome too.
> > Tense
> > > times for the whole drugs for the stars debate.
> > >
> > > drop some posts in here please and keep the group
> > alive and
> > kicking
> > > this winter (or summer if you live down under!!!)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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