The Drugs Don't Work

A long-delayed edit to the last post. Since it was written, Landis has tested positive for testosterone. A blot on Le Tour in general, on top of the previously described problems for Basso and Ullrich, although Landis has denied any impropriety.

After all these years, an American Tour winner has finally tested positive for drugs. Unfortunately for the French, this winner was not Lance Armstrong. I guess you could argue (and many have) that he is too rich/smart/cunning to be caught, but the simple truth is probably that he hasn't taken any. The fact that Landis has tested positive may strengthen Armstrong's legacy even further.

Meanwhile I hope that Landis is innocent - for the good of sport in general, and cycling in particular.

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