sniper said:
Again, bein a pro-cyclist makes every rider compatible with doping, for many reasons.
agreed. which is why the null hypothesis is as it is.
and yes, most of what i,m finding on lemond seems to provide support for the null hypothesis.
i,m not finding anything that speaks against it.
are you?
Here lies all the problem. I don't deny you've put a lot of valuable energy on this, but it is incredibly easy to insinuate a pro cyclist doped "just throw a rock in the air you're bound to hit someone guilty". It is very easy to insinuate bad things and question people. It's never been that easy in the human history. Should I bring back the "cheating your wife" analogy ? Hey, an anonymous person saw Mr X's wife with a guy the other day, they were having fun. Hey why else would she take an appointment to the dentist on a saturday morning, really ? Hey, Mr X found "50 shades of Grey" in her nightstand, what else could it mean (than her having an affair) ? Mr X met this co worker of hers the other day, he gave him the weirdest look... Paranoia.
Nothing you'll find on your online search will "speak against it". Even poor Otto on whom you had absolutely no information was dragged into the gutter. Because "nothing speaks against it". Kathy LeMond's father was portrayed as a doper because "nothing speaks against it". The LeMond family van was described as a blood exchange clinic between family members because "nothing speaks against it". Greg's deceased ex-teammates actually link him to doping because "nothing speaks against it". Greg's efforts to improve his performances make him a doper because "nothing speaks against it". Greg's demise is also a sign of too much doping since "nothing speaks against it". Greg's attempts at understanding why is performances decreased are suspicious since "nothing speaks against it"...
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b]Yeah, nothing speaks against it... Except when you actually meet the guy and realize he is one of the most genuine, down to earth person you've met.
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Told you I was a Star Wars fan ? I'll tell you this. At a very young age I decided I would not give in to the dark side and spend my energy on positive thoughts, feelings and attitudes. Regarding Greg, I made a website, I wrote a blog. Some people feed this thread. We all have to choose our own path, young padawans.
Luke: Is the dark side stronger?
Yoda: No, no, no. Quicker, easier, more seductive.
Luke: But how am I to know the good side from the bad?
Yoda: You will know... when you are calm, at peace, passive. A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, NEVER for attack.