Recent content by LesCombes

In the early days of SRM, some domestiques held a small unit which collected specific SRM data of rival teams. Just pick up their ANT signal and there you have it. Including heart rates, you name it. I assume that's no longer possible these days, but don't underestimate the data they have in...

Definitely yes. I don't see why I would have to be the one sitting at home while my fellow cyclists race on. I'm in 1994, EPO cannot be traced and speeds go up because of it. I'll find a good doctor and hope it works well for me. Hell, I'll even celebrate each and every success. That's...

I can believe the story of Froome. I can believe the story of Wiggins. I can believe the story of Porte. I can believe the story of Kyrienka/Uran/Henao/Thomas Can I believe all these stories combined? That's where it gets tough for a dedicated cycling fan. I want to be naive but...

BAD TRANSLATION. He is quoted as saying in the Dutch press that he rode 'several Tours clean'. Not all of them. And looking at some of his performances, that may be true. Main downside is that he won't name any names.

I can't for the life of me understand why Quick Step is given such an easy time in the peloton. Shouldn't they be kicked out? Or is Cavendish giving them so much good publicity that nobody wants to touch them? Hiring Ibarguren (has a separate thread) with his tenure at Lotto (with Tchmil)...