FLandis Watch

[Ferminal]

I pronounce it "gay-gan"

 

[this_is_edie]

This is totally off-topic, but I have to ask:

how on earth is "Geoghegan" pronounced?

Susan

nutso


sorry couldn't help myself.

 

[python]

This is totally off-topic, but I have to ask:

how on earth is "Geoghegan" pronounced?

Susan

susan, i trust there exist someplace on the web audio files of the first hearing (i only stored the written material). so, iirc it is pronounced literally - the way it is written.

 

[Animal]

This is totally off-topic, but I have to ask:

how on earth is "Geoghegan" pronounced?

Susan

The BBC have been pronouncing it "gay-gun" (talking about a different guy in the news, a banker with the same name)

 

[DAOTEC]

Oh-la-la-la-la. This was close, scary close.
Even more terrifying was the lengths the French were willing to go to nab Landis. The two male French agents disguised themselves as flamboyant Folie Bergere dancers. The trick worked to perfection as Landis immediately joined them for what he thought was a humorous photo-op after his second place finish at the Callville Bay Classic.
Run Floyd run.
Landis became suspicious when he gave one of the dancers a kiss and felt a holstered gun on her/his right leg. He ran from his bike and succeeded in time-trialing his way to safety.
More ...> [Seconds before the failed abduction.]

 

[skidmark]

Uh...


'Landis fought the system and became the first athlete to ever make his case public. Landis single handedly revolutionized the anti-doping system and his moral victory is seen as a victory for athletes everywhere.'

Fan site or personal site... dear lord. The internet says some funny things, but this is one of the funniest.

 

[Cerberus]

Uh...


'Landis fought the system and became the first athlete to ever make his case public. Landis single handedly revolutionized the anti-doping system and his moral victory is seen as a victory for athletes everywhere.'

Moral victory? I remember those. Saddam Hussein won one of those over the imperialist coalition that invaded his homeland. Turned out great for him.

 

[filipo]

Uh...


'Landis fought the system and became the first athlete to ever make his case public. Landis single handedly revolutionized the anti-doping system and his moral victory is seen as a victory for athletes everywhere.'

Except, you know, for Floyd himself.

 

[Race Radio]

A comment in the HTML says, "Design by Michael Rouhotas and Candice Shepherd". Were they associated with FLandis' defense?

Rouhotas works for Dr. Kay at Ouch.

Nice, he has his employees in on the scam as well

 

[pedaling squares]

The site seems to be a little heavy on the old classic "us vs them" theme. Red, white, and blue banner; American hero winning against the evil empire in true American fashion. Problem is, Americans are smarter than that Floyd.

The site is also a little shy on facts. I saw a list of the case highlights but strangely, no reference to a finding of guilt and a suspension from racing.

Whatever. I wish him well. In life more than in cycling.

 

[Beech Mtn]

Some of the things on that website's bio page sound like a shot at Lance, especially the parts in bold:

"Floyd Landis is an American hero. Landis won the 2006 Tour de France amid controversy surrounding the incompetence of the French Anti-Doping Laboratory (LNDD) and the handling of his test. Landis won the race in classic American fashion with a bold, come from behind, risk it all attack in the mountains of stage 17. His victory is considered by many to be the greatest athletic comeback of all time.

<snip>

Landis now looks to regain his title as World’s Greatest Cyclist and, once again, inspire the world to greater heights in “classic” American style! "

 

[MacRoadie]

I saw a list of the case highlights but strangely, no reference to a finding of guilt and a suspension from racing.

I think those are on the "lowlights" page...the tab is probably broken.

 

[blackcat]

Oh-la-la-la-la. This was close, scary close.
Even more terrifying was the lengths the French were willing to go to nab Landis. The two male French agents disguised themselves as flamboyant Folie Bergere dancers. The trick worked to perfection as Landis immediately joined them for what he thought was a humorous photo-op after his second place finish at the Callville Bay Classic.
Run Floyd run.
Landis became suspicious when he gave one of the dancers a kiss and felt a holstered gun on her/his right leg. He ran from his bike and succeeded in time-trialing his way to safety.
More ...> [Seconds before the failed abduction.]

he should hang out with Colton Harris Moore up in WA with my crazy uncle.

 

[Oldman]

Some of the things on that website's bio page sound like a shot at Lance, especially the parts in bold:

As an American this is embarrassing on so many levels. As all have pointed out Floyd doesn't know where he's going and with whom.

 

[Big GMaC]

Wonder how OUCH feel about him still wearing their garb

 

[Polish]

Floyd4Ever

Wonder how OUCH feel about him still wearing their garb

I bet they are grateful for the publicity.

The OUCH Medical Center are the guys/gals who fixed up Floyd's hip after the Tour de France title was stolen from him are they not? I believe they gave him a good deal considering the legal issues he was having at the time.

http://www.ouchmedicalcenter.com/

Floyd continues to give back by wearing their Company's Colors. Bravo Floyd.

Personally I think Floyd should print a GRRRR picture of himself on his jersey.
Maybe promote his wonderful book "Positively False"

 

[dbrower]

the new & improved trustbut maybe...

Nope.

I'd have gone with less flags and hyperbole, and used more post-modern irony and sarcasm.

-dB

 

[BroDeal]

Personally I think Floyd should print a GRRRR picture of himself on his jersey.
Maybe promote his wonderful book "Positively False"

Floyd 4 Ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nope.

I'd have gone with less flags and hyperbole, and used more post-modern irony and sarcasm.

Yeah. Not enough propaganda and conspiracy theories to be the new trustbutneververify. What they need is a crack brained explanation of how LeMond is responsible for the "Uncle Ron" phone call. That would really class the site up.

 

[BikeCentric]

I bet they are grateful for the publicity.

The OUCH Medical Center are the guys/gals who fixed up Floyd's hip after the Tour de France title was stolen from him are they not? I believe they gave him a good deal considering the legal issues he was having at the time.

http://www.ouchmedicalcenter.com/

Floyd continues to give back by wearing their Company's Colors. Bravo Floyd.

Personally I think Floyd should print a GRRRR picture of himself on his jersey.
Maybe promote his wonderful book "Positively False"

Every time you post you demonstrate how clueless you are.

It's actually against USA Cycling rules to wear the jersey of a team you aren't affiliated with in a race.

 

[scoot'n]

Yeah, that really looks like a fan website tbh.

You're right, it's not written in the first person, so it certainly reads like someone else is responsible for it.

 

[Big GMaC]

It's actually against USA Cycling rules to wear the jersey of a team you aren't affiliated with in a race.

What about the rules concerning Ouch p/b Maxxis, as the technically no longer exist?

 

[scoot'n]

Every time you post you demonstrate how clueless you are.

It's actually against USA Cycling rules to wear the jersey of a team you aren't affiliated with in a race.

Yes, presuming that the team actually exists. If he's riding unattached, he could've just as properly worn an old Molteni jersey. As I understand it, OUCH doesn't exist as a team anymore, either. It's lame, but it's not against the rules.

 

[timmers]

For your information from the USAC rule book http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220

(b) Advertising may appear only on the uniform, including caps, shoes, and helmet of riders who are racing members of sponsored clubs [disqualification for other advertising]. The club's name must appear on the front and back or two sides of the jersey. The name may be abbreviated.
(c) UCI Teams and Category 1 & 2 riders who are members of the same Team or club must wear identifiably similar uniforms when competing in a massed start race except where different uniforms are called for by USA Cycling regulations. This also applies to over garments such as vests, jackets, and rain jackets; for UCI Teams and Category 1 & 2 riders who are members of the same team these items must be transparent or identifiably similar except where different uniforms are called for by USA Cycling regulations. [Offending
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rider not permitted to start if noted before the race; otherwise, warning for first offense].
(d) Club Jerseys. In competition, no rider shall wear the emblem, inscription, or uniform of any club or team which the rider is not eligible to represent [Offending rider may not be permitted to start if noted before the race; otherwise, warning for first offense]. Club jerseys must not be similar in color or design to a National Champion jersey or a USA National Team jersey.

So Landis is again breaking the rules. Perhaps not a surprise given his history.

 

[python]

For your information from the USAC rule book http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220

(b) Advertising may appear<snip>

So Landis is again breaking the rules. Perhaps not a surprise given his history.

no not surprising.

what is surprising that somehow out of nowhere and after 4 years of hibernation his numerous acolytes almost simultaneously are once again filling the interwebs with misinformation, spin and misdirection.

can anyone help me figure this out ? why dr. kays, dbs and various other completely discredited sources made another appearance ?

it's not like flandis is about to face another hearing or something.

 

[Colm.Murphy]

nothing else to do?

For your information from the USAC rule book http://www.usacycling.org/news/user/story.php?id=4220

(b) Advertising may appear only on the uniform, including caps, shoes, and helmet of riders who are racing members of sponsored clubs [disqualification for other advertising]. The club's name must appear on the front and back or two sides of the jersey. The name may be abbreviated.
(c) UCI Teams and Category 1 & 2 riders who are members of the same Team or club must wear identifiably similar uniforms when competing in a massed start race except where different uniforms are called for by USA Cycling regulations. This also applies to over garments such as vests, jackets, and rain jackets; for UCI Teams and Category 1 & 2 riders who are members of the same team these items must be transparent or identifiably similar except where different uniforms are called for by USA Cycling regulations. [Offending
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rider not permitted to start if noted before the race; otherwise, warning for first offense].
(d) Club Jerseys. In competition, no rider shall wear the emblem, inscription, or uniform of any club or team which the rider is not eligible to represent [Offending rider may not be permitted to start if noted before the race; otherwise, warning for first offense]. Club jerseys must not be similar in color or design to a National Champion jersey or a USA National Team jersey.

So Landis is again breaking the rules. Perhaps not a surprise given his history.

and this matters why? you took the time to look up USAC rules...seriously? hurrah for you.

this is not nam, there are rules.

here is a pic of the exalted one racing last year in a non-conforming uniform:

Perhaps they can take back his 50 quid and sternly admonish him?

I recently joined this forum after noticing the continued downward trend of dreadful discussions forced by the most cynical and pathetic. come to find this forum consists of the same.

This place is akin to watching someone pop the pimples on their face, or pick away at scabs. you've got to leave it alone for it to get better. though it is compulsive to get at it, nothing comes from it. it shows a level of weakness in persisting.