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The Gilbert performances are 3-7 on my top ten doped performances of the year. None though were quite up to today or E3 IMO.
Kloden and the Gypsy Killer have put in some contenders as well.
This year is a vintage year for old skool **** taking riding.
Kloden and the Gypsy Killer have put in some contenders as well.
This year is a vintage year for old skool **** taking riding.
andy1234 said:
Unless your favorite Chinese food is made by gay Chinese people, you are probably not eating the best Chinese food...because from my experience, the Chinese part is the most important one. I don't think "gay" affects the quality one way or the other.
- Jun 16, 2009
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Okay folks - lets try to keep on topic if we can. It was going well for 130+ posts.
Before that though - every time I see this topic I wonder why nobody has pointed out THE most memorable doped performance:
Hendrix at Woodstock
Before that though - every time I see this topic I wonder why nobody has pointed out THE most memorable doped performance:
Hendrix at Woodstock
Ole......
Every Contador victory is in question, including today. No way one man can be that much better than the field all the time. Everyone knows what is going on and yet the man gets to keep racing. What an embarrassment for the Giro. Honest riders play second fiddle to the "bad meat" eater.
Every Contador victory is in question, including today. No way one man can be that much better than the field all the time. Everyone knows what is going on and yet the man gets to keep racing. What an embarrassment for the Giro. Honest riders play second fiddle to the "bad meat" eater.
- Feb 25, 2011
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I just watched today's stage in prime time but had visited the clinic earlier in the day. As soon as Bert attacked I sent a text to a friend "Now I know why the 'all time doped performances' thread got back to the front page of the clinic."
That was just epic. The most impressive part for me was the attack he threw in on Rujano after crushing Nibali, Garzelli and Scarponi. Consider putting a minute into those guys and then throwing in what looked like a 1200 W effort for a guy his size. That looks like he did a full 1000 ml while everyone else did 333 or 500 leaving the rest for the Zoncolan, Crostis stage and the Finestre, Sestriere stage. I wonder if he was just withdrawing excessively after getting popped at the tour and has a full 2-3 liters for this race. Disgusting yet fun to watch.
Also what a giant **** You to the UCI, tour of California cancelled and Bert crushing in Italy.
That was just epic. The most impressive part for me was the attack he threw in on Rujano after crushing Nibali, Garzelli and Scarponi. Consider putting a minute into those guys and then throwing in what looked like a 1200 W effort for a guy his size. That looks like he did a full 1000 ml while everyone else did 333 or 500 leaving the rest for the Zoncolan, Crostis stage and the Finestre, Sestriere stage. I wonder if he was just withdrawing excessively after getting popped at the tour and has a full 2-3 liters for this race. Disgusting yet fun to watch.
Also what a giant **** You to the UCI, tour of California cancelled and Bert crushing in Italy.
- Aug 7, 2010
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Martin318is said:Before that though - every time I see this topic I wonder why nobody has pointed out THE most memorable doped performance:
Hendrix at Woodstock
Definitely one of the best performances by anybody in the history of mankind!
But I don't know how doped he was. Apparently he got there a couple of days early to check it out. I'm sure he did plenty of acid with Janis and god knows who else. But there were interminable and unpredictable delays. Ever since Monterey, he was always the last act on stage. Everybody would just refuse to follow him on the stage. He never knew when it would finally be his turn. He was supposed to go on sometime Sunday evening. Most people left to go back to school or work. He didn't take the stage until Monday morning. The crowd of 500,000 was down to 50,000. He played one of his longest, most memorable, and best sets ever and then simply collapsed. I think he may have been hospitalized and slept for two or three days straight.
But I think by the time he played that all of the acid had worn off. Speed? It's possible, but he didn't play like a guy who was speeding. I think he was relatively straight for that show. Relatively...
Thanks for remembering him!
- Dec 7, 2010
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He rides to win.
So much despair over Pistolero!
Personally, I hope Contador gets a pass from the CAS and goes on to sweep all three Grand Tours. What's the alternative? Someone ELSE wins any of those three races, and I'm supposed to assume that THEY are riding clean?
The UCI is a complete and total joke at this point.
They got what they deserved today at the ToC. Although it must be such a crushing blow to what Bruyneel says is the "most important race" on the calendar, second only to the TdF. Given the current circumstances, who am I supposed to feel sorry for in the wake of Contador's success so far at the Giro?
Contador rides to win.
The guy has put with up with more BS than one should have to face: politics, backstabbing, treachery, crying competitors (and their fans)...no need to rehash any of it. Yet he still rides to win.
Until the entire governing body of cycling is decimated and rebuilt, why should I have faith in ANY GT winner? In the meantime, I am more than happy to watch a total badass on the bike lay waste to his withering opponents. If the UCI can't sort this ongoing mess out yet, and AC goes on to win the Giro only to have it stripped away later? Oh well. The race is happening now, in the present. If he gets to ride it, he gets to win it. Mr. 2nd place is going to be assuredly clean...why, exactly?
Some were apparently shocked and repulsed at Contador's stage win today. What, you didn't think he was going to win a stage at some point? Are you surprised that he's still riding...the way he rides? I love watching Contador attack. Isn't that what we want? Champions with panache? He's a great bike handler and he rides with style. PLUS, I find him to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing riders to watch. And yes, that DOES matter. If I'm going to watch these guys pedal around Europe for two to three hours at a time on TV, I prefer the ones that actually look like they belong on a bike and know what to do with it.
I also reap tremendous satisfaction from the massive F-You that AC is currently delivering to the Schlecklets and all the others that fled Saxo in a most unceremonious way. Oh gee, what's Bjarne going to do without all his superstars? Bang bang!
The current situation, with all it's complexities, is exactly what the organizers, directors and riders have brought on themselves. The more explosive, unsettling and disruptive this season turns out to be—all the better.
Having Contador leading a Grand Tour is the best way to magnify the madness.
His presence there can only help to force the many issues, that must ultimately be confronted, to the forefront if this sport is to maintian any integrity in the long run.
If it doesn't? Oh well. It's only entertainment to me, and I find Alberto to be the most entertaining rider in the world. If professional cycling disappeared tomorrow, it would actually have zero impact on my life. I still get to ride one way or the other.
In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the show.
Bang bang!
So much despair over Pistolero!
Personally, I hope Contador gets a pass from the CAS and goes on to sweep all three Grand Tours. What's the alternative? Someone ELSE wins any of those three races, and I'm supposed to assume that THEY are riding clean?
The UCI is a complete and total joke at this point.
They got what they deserved today at the ToC. Although it must be such a crushing blow to what Bruyneel says is the "most important race" on the calendar, second only to the TdF. Given the current circumstances, who am I supposed to feel sorry for in the wake of Contador's success so far at the Giro?
Contador rides to win.
The guy has put with up with more BS than one should have to face: politics, backstabbing, treachery, crying competitors (and their fans)...no need to rehash any of it. Yet he still rides to win.
Until the entire governing body of cycling is decimated and rebuilt, why should I have faith in ANY GT winner? In the meantime, I am more than happy to watch a total badass on the bike lay waste to his withering opponents. If the UCI can't sort this ongoing mess out yet, and AC goes on to win the Giro only to have it stripped away later? Oh well. The race is happening now, in the present. If he gets to ride it, he gets to win it. Mr. 2nd place is going to be assuredly clean...why, exactly?
Some were apparently shocked and repulsed at Contador's stage win today. What, you didn't think he was going to win a stage at some point? Are you surprised that he's still riding...the way he rides? I love watching Contador attack. Isn't that what we want? Champions with panache? He's a great bike handler and he rides with style. PLUS, I find him to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing riders to watch. And yes, that DOES matter. If I'm going to watch these guys pedal around Europe for two to three hours at a time on TV, I prefer the ones that actually look like they belong on a bike and know what to do with it.
I also reap tremendous satisfaction from the massive F-You that AC is currently delivering to the Schlecklets and all the others that fled Saxo in a most unceremonious way. Oh gee, what's Bjarne going to do without all his superstars? Bang bang!
The current situation, with all it's complexities, is exactly what the organizers, directors and riders have brought on themselves. The more explosive, unsettling and disruptive this season turns out to be—all the better.
Having Contador leading a Grand Tour is the best way to magnify the madness.
His presence there can only help to force the many issues, that must ultimately be confronted, to the forefront if this sport is to maintian any integrity in the long run.
If it doesn't? Oh well. It's only entertainment to me, and I find Alberto to be the most entertaining rider in the world. If professional cycling disappeared tomorrow, it would actually have zero impact on my life. I still get to ride one way or the other.
In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the show.
Bang bang!
- Jul 23, 2009
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Ha. Great post Granville. I don't like seeing this guy win at all, to me it's just rubbing it in our noses. But at the same time, everything you said was accurate.
Nice post, Granville. Thanks!
I'm really with Pedaling Squares on this one, but it was still fun to read your post.
I'm really with Pedaling Squares on this one, but it was still fun to read your post.
- Jun 16, 2009
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ricara said:
yep - i was only really joking but I still remember the quote from the recording while he was setting up:
"hey, Jimmy - are you high?"
"I have mine, thankyou. I have mine"
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granville57 said:so much despair over pistolero!
Personally, i hope contador gets a pass from the cas and goes on to sweep all three grand tours. What's the alternative? Someone else wins any of those three races, and i'm supposed to assume that they are riding clean?
The uci is a complete and total joke at this point.
They got what they deserved today at the toc. Although it must be such a crushing blow to what bruyneel says is the "most important race" on the calendar, second only to the tdf. Given the current circumstances, who am i supposed to feel sorry for in the wake of contador's success so far at the giro?
Contador rides to win.
The guy has put with up with more bs than one should have to face: Politics, backstabbing, treachery, crying competitors (and their fans)...no need to rehash any of it. Yet he still rides to win.
Until the entire governing body of cycling is decimated and rebuilt, why should i have faith in any gt winner? In the meantime, i am more than happy to watch a total badass on the bike lay waste to his withering opponents. If the uci can't sort this ongoing mess out yet, and ac goes on to win the giro only to have it stripped away later? Oh well. The race is happening now, in the present. If he gets to ride it, he gets to win it. Mr. 2nd place is going to be assuredly clean...why, exactly?
Some were apparently shocked and repulsed at contador's stage win today. What, you didn't think he was going to win a stage at some point? Are you surprised that he's still riding...the way he rides? I love watching contador attack. Isn't that what we want? Champions with panache? He's a great bike handler and he rides with style. Plus, i find him to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing riders to watch. And yes, that does matter. If i'm going to watch these guys pedal around europe for two to three hours at a time on tv, i prefer the ones that actually look like they belong on a bike and know what to do with it.
I also reap tremendous satisfaction from the massive f-you that ac is currently delivering to the schlecklets and all the others that fled saxo in a most unceremonious way. Oh gee, what's bjarne going to do without all his superstars? Bang bang!
The current situation, with all it's complexities, is exactly what the organizers, directors and riders have brought on themselves. The more explosive, unsettling and disruptive this season turns out to be—all the better.
having contador leading a grand tour is the best way to magnify the madness.
his presence there can only help to force the many issues, that must ultimately be confronted, to the forefront if this sport is to maintian any integrity in the long run.
If it doesn't? Oh well. It's only entertainment to me, and i find alberto to be the most entertaining rider in the world. If professional cycling disappeared tomorrow, it would actually have zero impact on my life. I still get to ride one way or the other.
In the meantime, i'm going to enjoy the show.
Bang bang!
yessir !!!!
- May 27, 2010
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Granville57 said:
Statement OTY
Seriously.
I was about to sarcastically suggest that the UCI had clearly taken over testing at the Giro as well - having almost forgotten that Contador is actually a proven doper that should be suspended.
But, no, I needn't go that far. The UCI have already done that one better by apparently doing their best to let this travesty continue. No amount of sarcasm can match the reality of the UCI's abismal ongoing performance.
Sure, they have appealed - their hand was ultimately forced by outcry from folks like we have on the Clinic.
This is now a bigger farce than Festina.
Dave.
Pistolero or Clenobuterolero.......
Sartoris.....illogicus.......the ramblings of one who has no standards. Contador dominates because he is of the institutionalized cheating. He has the best help. Look at the Spanish mob at the Vuelta last year. Was there one that was not doping. We know Contador is in deep. No one can ride uphill like that without chemical intervention. It should not be celebrated. If so, give Floyd his TDF title back. That was the best cheating win I ever did see. Liggett and Sherwen were crapping themselves as they spewed superlatives. THose two guys have been made fools just a few too many times. I hope they take a measured approach with the new breed of cheaters. Of course, Pantini and Armstrong were rather special also.
Oh....and I suppose you would like to see OJ out of jail as well??
Sartoris.....illogicus.......the ramblings of one who has no standards. Contador dominates because he is of the institutionalized cheating. He has the best help. Look at the Spanish mob at the Vuelta last year. Was there one that was not doping. We know Contador is in deep. No one can ride uphill like that without chemical intervention. It should not be celebrated. If so, give Floyd his TDF title back. That was the best cheating win I ever did see. Liggett and Sherwen were crapping themselves as they spewed superlatives. THose two guys have been made fools just a few too many times. I hope they take a measured approach with the new breed of cheaters. Of course, Pantini and Armstrong were rather special also.
Oh....and I suppose you would like to see OJ out of jail as well??
Clenbuterolero......
Well said Dave. It still is sad that this sport has been reduced to this level of cheating and leadership incompetence.
Well said Dave. It still is sad that this sport has been reduced to this level of cheating and leadership incompetence.
- May 24, 2010
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Granville57 said:So much despair over Pistolero!
Personally, I hope Contador gets a pass from the CAS and goes on to sweep all three Grand Tours. What's the alternative? Someone ELSE wins any of those three races, and I'm supposed to assume that THEY are riding clean?
The UCI is a complete and total joke at this point.
They got what they deserved today at the ToC. Although it must be such a crushing blow to what Bruyneel says is the "most important race" on the calendar, second only to the TdF. Given the current circumstances, who am I supposed to feel sorry for in the wake of Contador's success so far at the Giro?
Contador rides to win.
The guy has put with up with more BS than one should have to face: politics, backstabbing, treachery, crying competitors (and their fans)...no need to rehash any of it. Yet he still rides to win.
Until the entire governing body of cycling is decimated and rebuilt, why should I have faith in ANY GT winner? In the meantime, I am more than happy to watch a total badass on the bike lay waste to his withering opponents. If the UCI can't sort this ongoing mess out yet, and AC goes on to win the Giro only to have it stripped away later? Oh well. The race is happening now, in the present. If he gets to ride it, he gets to win it. Mr. 2nd place is going to be assuredly clean...why, exactly?
Some were apparently shocked and repulsed at Contador's stage win today. What, you didn't think he was going to win a stage at some point? Are you surprised that he's still riding...the way he rides? I love watching Contador attack. Isn't that what we want? Champions with panache? He's a great bike handler and he rides with style. PLUS, I find him to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing riders to watch. And yes, that DOES matter. If I'm going to watch these guys pedal around Europe for two to three hours at a time on TV, I prefer the ones that actually look like they belong on a bike and know what to do with it.
I also reap tremendous satisfaction from the massive F-You that AC is currently delivering to the Schlecklets and all the others that fled Saxo in a most unceremonious way. Oh gee, what's Bjarne going to do without all his superstars? Bang bang!
The current situation, with all it's complexities, is exactly what the organizers, directors and riders have brought on themselves. The more explosive, unsettling and disruptive this season turns out to be—all the better.
Having Contador leading a Grand Tour is the best way to magnify the madness.
His presence there can only help to force the many issues, that must ultimately be confronted, to the forefront if this sport is to maintian any integrity in the long run.
If it doesn't? Oh well. It's only entertainment to me, and I find Alberto to be the most entertaining rider in the world. If professional cycling disappeared tomorrow, it would actually have zero impact on my life. I still get to ride one way or the other.
In the meantime, I'm going to enjoy the show.
Bang bang!
Sums up the sport in one post, agree completely Granville
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