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Alpe, the 400x is not a statement about how minimal Contador's postive was, it was a statement about how good the lab was. In essence, it stated that the lab was 400x better than then crappiest lab they would allow to do testing. To judge how consequential/inconsequential Contador's 50pg/ml...
There have been many references in various posts to riders who are peaking, or riders who have not peaked yet.
Specifically, what does a professional rider do training-wise to control when he or she will peak, say for a race such as the TdF ?
Years ago when I lived in ABQ, the hardcore cyclists often trained on the Sandia Crest Road / Sandia Crest Scenic Highway (From San Antonito up to the crest on the east side of Sandia) about a 4000ft climb up to 10,600. If you are into casual cycling you might want to check out the inner city...
*buzzes down from the darknees*
*blinks at the poll description*
umm... What time frame are you using to determine who won the Giro ?
As of the end of 2009 Giro : Menchov
As of now : Menchov
As of the start of 2010 Giro : probably Menchov but Sastre's stock has risen
For the very long term : LA...