The pharmaceutical question certainly does remain, but ultimately it is not something that you can make sense of unless you accept that there has to be some evidence of some sort, and speculation does not count as evidence, even though on this forum speculation gets regenerated by others and becomes proof. I haven't seen any, not a scrap, and whereas I would not even raise an eyebrow if Froome or Wiggins (or any pro road rider) was found to be doping, I would be surprised and disappointed if the same was found on the track team. I don't equate the cynicism and history of the road scene with people like Laura Trott.
But, as you rightly said, this thread, and the comments of the French are not about doping.
But, as you rightly said, this thread, and the comments of the French are not about doping.