Whole Lotta Dopin’ Goin’ On

by Rant April 4, 2009

In Austria, there must be a whole lotta dopin’ goin’ on. At least, that’s the impression I’ve gotten from perusing a number of articles about a series of arrests and investigations going in that country. A while back, a mysterious 32-year-old cyclist only referred to as “K” was being held in police custody, apparently accused […]

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Here and There…

by strbuk April 3, 2009

For those of you living in eastern New York, or the NYC area, it has been confirmed by Good-Bye Blue Mondays that Floyd Landis will be taking part in the Tour of the Battenkill. It’s totally beautiful out that way, unfortunately I am showing one of my Maine Coons that weekend elsewhere so we can’t […]

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Could the ASO Hold a Grudge Against Floyd Landis?

by strbuk April 1, 2009

Old friend Velo Vortmax thinks so as he “re-laments” the ridiculous unfairness of the current anti-doping system. VV asserts that Floyd Landis is doomed to forever race in the US domestic series due to the vindictive nature of the ASO which VV feels will NEVER allow Floyd to race in France. Let’s hope VV is […]

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Psst! Don’t Nobody Tell WADA…

by Rant March 28, 2009

[Note: Redlands coverage can be found here.] Looking for the latest “performance-enhancing” drug? Perhaps you need look no further than your morning cup of joe. As Gina Kolata reported in Tbe New York Times this week, it appears that caffeine really does give a measurable performance boost. Caffeine, it turns out, actually works. And it […]

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News&Views@RYHO

by strbuk March 27, 2009

The Redlands Bicycle Classic started yesterday with a short prologue. The Daily Peloton not only provides results, but also shows the profile of what looks to have been a a tough little course Floyd Landis currently stands in 42d place 43.11 sec. back. Updates to come… Update1 Type 1 does a nice job of tweeting […]

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News and Views@RYHO

by strbuk March 26, 2009

[Rant’s Note: This post is the beginning of a new, semi-regular feature here, which will add a new dimension to the coverage here at the original RYHO, along with keeping the content a bit fresher and more up to date. My guess is that it will evolve a bit over time, as these things often […]

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