Landis the prevaricator

[thehog]

Manzano was a doper. His revelations brought about Puerto and the fall of Saiz, Belda & the whole Kelme structure (by then, Comunitat Valenciana).

I'd say he was a damn fine asset.

The UCI threatened to sue him as well. Said he was lying.

 

[hrotha]

The UCI threatened to sue him as well. Said he was lying.

My, the UCI has a terrible record in the threats vs actual lawsuits department.

 

[MarkvW]

Manzano was a doper. His revelations brought about Puerto and the fall of Saiz, Belda & the whole Kelme structure (by then, Comunitat Valenciana).

I'd say he was a damn fine asset.

Manzano is a perfect example, too. Zero bargaining power, totally at the mercy of utterly unscrupulous monsters--management that had no qualms about recklessly risking a rider's life and health. Kids like Manzano are the fodder of pro cycling.

To call Manzano an asset to pro cycling is an ironic joke. The sport crushed him. In the end, his revelations made it possible for a different set of dopers to win a different set of races. Nothing changes.

Manzano is an asset to honest sport. Pro cycling is anything but.