Levi Leipheimer

[VeloFidelis]

Says the guy working himself into a hissy fit...

His hero acts like a 12 year old girl, why be surprised that the people who sniff his chamois do also?

And now a preoccupation with 12 year old girls to go along with your Lance fetish? Dude, seek help. You're teetering.

 

[Anonymous]

And now a preoccupation with 12 year old girls to go along with your Lance fetish? Dude, seek help. You're teetering.

Says the guy who posts almost exclusively on threads dealing with Armstrong. PM me, I'll explain irony to you.

 

[BikeCentric]

Dude! your Dept of Redundancy Dept is working overtime. Calm down... and wipe the spit of your screen so you can go back and really read anything I have posted here. If you need help I can use smaller words. Whatever it takes. I'm willing to spend the time to help you get it, because you currently have your head so far up your a$$ that you should be starting to see daylight, and that has just got to be uncomfortable.

Completely missing the point is really nothing to be ashamed of... It's hard, I know. But emphatically misstating and misquoting, or invoking tired cliches of Fanboy worship, and rehashing the extremely obvious like it is a new and meaningful revelation... well, frankly... we think you can do better, although the prevalent "non ***" theme is a little troubling. I hope that you are not suffering pangs of inadequacy in that regard. I am sure that if you go back and really apply yourself, you'll find the real meaning there. But then again, if you don't feel up to it... well, I'm sure we'll understand.

I see a lot of ranting (again) from you, but I don't see you making any point whatsoever, expanding on anything you've said before, clarifying anything you've said before, or really contributing anything whatsoever.

 

[Oldman]

Dude! your Dept of Redundancy Dept is working overtime. Calm down... and wipe the spit of your screen so you can go back and really read anything I have posted here. If you need help I can use smaller words. Whatever it takes. I'm willing to spend the time to help you get it, because you currently have your head so far up your a$$ that you should be starting to see daylight, and that has just got to be uncomfortable.

Dude! DUDE!? This is a really witty and charming retort. Your willingness to help is also notable.

 

[velosopher54]

I see a lot of ranting (again) from you, but I don't see you making any point whatsoever, expanding on anything you've said before, clarifying anything you've said before, or really contributing anything whatsoever.

Thank you. He's become quite boring.

 

[VeloFidelis]

I see a lot of ranting (again) from you, but I don't see you making any point whatsoever, expanding on anything you've said before, clarifying anything you've said before, or really contributing anything whatsoever.

And I take it reading comprehension was not your strong suit? I said it clearly the first time.

 

[VeloFidelis]

Says the guy who posts almost exclusively on threads dealing with Armstrong. PM me, I'll explain irony to you.

Says the guy who brings Lance into a thread about Levi... oh wait... you bring him into every thread. What must this obsession be like for you? Well... to each his own, I say.

 

[Hugh Januss]

Hay zeus freekin k ryst in a hand basket that was a wasted page. Do we need to start voting people off the island?

 

[BroDeal]

Hay zeus freekin k ryst in a hand basket that was a wasted page. Do we need to start voting people off the island?

I vote we exchange VeloFidelis for Devon Aoki.

 

[Oldman]

I vote we exchange VeloFidelis for Devon Aoki.

A good idea to trade but she looks too much like Tia Tequila. Contagious is as contagious does so let's not get any more sores...

 

[joe_papp]

What a Long, Long Way We've Come

That Winning Magazine archive now is not the exclusive online source of reporting on LL's 1996 positive...

"Leipheimer has never tested positive for blood doping, EPO or CERA, although he was sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation after testing positive for ephedrine at the U.S. National Criterium Championships in 1996. Leipheimer, then a member of the amateur Einstein Bagels squad, said that the positive was the result of his use of a cold medication that he did not know contained the banned substance. He was stripped of the national title and forced to return his prize money and jersey."

--VeloNews

How far things have come...

 

[redtreviso]

That Winning Magazine archive now is not the exclusive online source of reporting on LL's 1996 positive...

"Leipheimer has never tested positive for blood doping, EPO or CERA, although he was sanctioned by the U.S. Cycling Federation after testing positive for ephedrine at the U.S. National Criterium Championships in 1996. Leipheimer, then a member of the amateur Einstein Bagels squad, said that the positive was the result of his use of a cold medication that he did not know contained the banned substance. He was stripped of the national title and forced to return his prize money and jersey."

--VeloNews

How far things have come...

ah the Leslee Schenk defense

 

[DAOTEC]

Clue

So here is a ...? http://joepapp.blogspot.com/2010/04/levi-leipheimer-tested-positive-for.html

 

[Ferminal]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_sport

Needs to be added to that list.

 

[D-Queued]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_sport

Needs to be added to that list.

Is already on this list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_cycling#2002

Dave.

 

[Ferminal]

Is already on this list:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_doping_cases_in_cycling#2002

Dave.

Yeh I'm not sure how it works, some cyclists or on the bigger list but some aren't, maybe it's just poorly updated (or too big to maintain).

 

[D-Queued]

Yeh I'm not sure how it works, some cyclists or on the bigger list but some aren't, maybe it's just poorly updated (or too big to maintain).

Different people paying attention to different pages. I have an account, but don't contribute to things I comment on in Forums like this.

Dave.

 

[Dallas_]

leipheimer got pinched 14 years ago for a little too much ephedra (widely available OTC at the time) and served a measily 3 month suspension.....there's a new number one on my "who gives a damn list".

maybe instead of working my real job i'll start a blog and write sensationally about non-news items and to generate interest in an otherwise worthless blog post i'll generate discussion and link to it from cycling forums.

well lean,mean&green I have only just discovered this info and find it very interesting.

It was on the banned list then
Currently, I assume it is still on the banned list!
3 month sanction then - what sanction would a rider get today?
Can ephedra be used as a masking agent?
Add 1 to list -over time, at least 14 officially documented or self-admitted doper teammates of la - interesting relating to novi investigations

cheers dallas

 

[washedup]

well lean,mean&green I have only just discovered this info and find it very interesting.

It was on the banned list then
Currently, I assume it is still on the banned list!
3 month sanction then - what sanction would a rider get today?
Can ephedra be used as a masking agent?
Add 1 to list -over time, at least 14 officially documented or self-admitted doper teammates of la - interesting relating to novi investigations

cheers dallas

I believe it is actually legal today (though I think it might be illegal in some countries?!). Not sure why it was legalized. Still, he clearly broke the rules.

In my opinion, it will pale in comparison to his involvement in other programs that may become known in the near future.

 

[lean mean &green]

well lean,mean&green I have only just discovered this info and find it very interesting.

It was on the banned list then
Currently, I assume it is still on the banned list!
3 month sanction then - what sanction would a rider get today?
Can ephedra be used as a masking agent?
Add 1 to list -over time, at least 14 officially documented or self-admitted doper teammates of la - interesting relating to novi investigations

cheers dallas

for perspective the thread was created in response to an exchange on twitter. i remember the original thread title as misleading and it was later edited to appear like it does now. i can't remember the original title but it was changed by a moderator to a broader concept of everything leipheimer later. although it had been burried, leipheimer WAS caught and sanctioned so there was no bombshell. the whole exchange was a little silly. if i've got this right, and i'm not sure i do, it was a convoluted effort to criticize taylor phinney for only criticising alexander vinokourov who had just returned from suspension to win LBL but not criticizing leipheimer's ephedra from many years earlier he probably knew nothing about. i'm not protecting LL either. he's probably used every method under the sun which is another reason why this wasn't really newsworthy to me at that time.

i believe WADA has changed it's stance on ephedra a few times but that it is a monitored or threshold substance now. ie a small amt is ok (i could be wrong on this, i don't care to pour over the code at this moment in time). it's not an extremely efficacious drug in road cycling. it is used for it's effects as a stimulant and is not used as a masking agent to my knowledge (which wouldn't make much sense if it too is monitored).

 

[Dallas_]

for perspective the thread was created in response to an exchange on twitter. i remember the original thread title as misleading and it was later edited to appear like it does now. i can't remember the original title but it was changed by a moderator to a broader concept of everything leipheimer later. although it had been burried, leipheimer WAS caught and sanctioned so there was no bombshell. the whole exchange was a little silly. if i've got this right, and i'm not sure i do, it was a convoluted effort to criticize taylor phinney for only criticising alexander vinokourov who had just returned from suspension to win LBL but not criticizing leipheimer's ephedra from many years earlier he probably knew nothing about. i'm not protecting LL either. he's probably used every method under the sun which is another reason why this wasn't really newsworthy to me at that time.

i believe WADA has changed it's stance on ephedra a few times but that it is a monitored or threshold substance now. ie a small amt is ok (i could be wrong on this, i don't care to pour over the code at this moment in time). it's not an extremely efficacious drug in road cycling. it is used for it's effects as a stimulant and is not used as a masking agent to my knowledge (which wouldn't make much sense if it too is monitored).

thanks lean,mean&green for the reply and extra info. Have since used google to find more links about LL in 1996.
To me LL is another piece of the puzzle fitting in with la

as a side note, I only learned the truth about "miracle boy" using google early this year. Could not believe the number of hits returned. What an eye opener that education was! including sca trial, mr anderson's experiences, greg lemond's nightmares(wouldnt wish that on anyone), betsy, etc etc. I could not believe the carnage! I thought I had a good grounding - WRONG. My education in the clinic on "miracle boy" and associated entities is an ongoing process.

btw, have you noticed a cleansing of the internet? I dont get as many hits with google now

cheers dallas

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Stick around Dallas, some of those people you mention in your post are closer than you realize.

 

[Cycle Chic]

Is this a joke ????

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OVERVIEW
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LEVI LEIPHEIMER
The Levi Effect: The Story of Levi Leipheimer

10/23/2012




Professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer has been nearly silent in his efforts to impact the lives of those around him. Until now.

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The Levi Effect is the true story of Levi Leipheimer, who having struggled to claim his rank among cycling’s elite, now finds himself in a place that he’d never considered: that his greatest legacy may not be his athletic success, but rather how he’s captured the hearts and impacted the lives of people around the world. The event will begin with an introduction from Levi where he will set up the documentary The Levi Effect. Immediately following the debut of this personal account, Levi will return with some of his friends for an in-depth panel discussion about the current state of professional cycling and what the future of the sport looks like. Panelists include actor Patrick Dempsey, filmmaker Frank Matson, and others.

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[the big ring]

Just wow... Is that a one-up on Tyler's book? Coz unless it's as deep and real, it's going to fizzuhl.

Wonder if he gets a better cut of the proceeds via ticket sales vs book sales.

5 weeks. Dayam.

ETA: Website here: http://www.levieffect.com/ - complete with movie preview ("Choices I had to make")...

Not 100% sure but looks more like a puff piece - particularly compared to what people have mentioned from Tyler's book. With Liggett contributing I'm not surprised.

Levi Leipheimer has stood atop the podium of cycling’s most celebrated contests: The Tour de France. The Olympics. The Amgen Tour of California. The Vuelta a Espana. The Tour de Suisse. But beyond the race coverage lies a man whose impact on those around him is even more notable. From the millions in charity work to the reshaping of his hometown, he’s done it all nearly silently. Until now.

The Levi Effect is the true story of professional cyclist Levi Leipheimer who left behind the mountains of Butte, Montana for a life of cramped hotels, endless traveling, and shovelfuls of pasta across two continents. Many talented young athletes do the very same, but few can make a home for themselves amongst the agonizing competition of a grueling sport. After years of struggling against the world’s top athletes, Levi finally earned a spot in their ranks. Now, at the apex of his career, he finds himself in a place that he’d never considered: that his greatest legacy may not be his racing success on the bike, but rather how he’s carried that success off the bike and captured the hearts of fans around the world. In the end, Levi’s unlikely impact on the lives of those around him; the community he unwittingly created, will eclipse the headlines and the flashbulbs of his racing career. For no single accomplishment will ever hold a candle to the changes we engender in the world around us.

Teaser 2: http://vimeo.com/26731271

It's looking like a w*nkathon.

FB page: http://www.facebook.com/thelevieffect

The film has shifted a lot in the two years we've been working on it. Given that journey and all the aspects of the story we're trying to tell, we're happy to call this one our "official" trailer.

Shifted? As in DuraAce? Or...

You all know we're giving this thing away, right? We keep forgetting to mention that. Anyone with a computer-type device and access to iTunes can watch this movie. It makes no sense, balance sheet-wise, but to us, it's the natural extension of the story we're trying to tell.

This was a (failed) crowd-sourced movie: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects...documentary-about-levi-leipheime/posts/228766

Been around for a year. Weird.

 

[trailrunner]

Looks like an overly dramatized account of some rather humdrum racing. In the Vimeo trailer, his mechanic is trying to create tension ("...I hope all the bolts are on tight"..."he wants to win three stages"...). I could barely stand it. It looks like it's sanitized for the clean cycling public, so I doubt that there would be any major revelations. Instead, there will be some poignant piano music, lots of backstory on how hard Levi trains, what a nice wife and dog he has, and the heartbreak of losing the 2011 ToC.