Category Archives: Professional

Professional road racing, both mens and womens.

An open letter to professional riders on the subject of speaking out about doping

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Alex Murray

Dear riders, Some of you have been remarkably outspoken on the fate of one of your number, forcefully damning one idiot. Sadly you seem to equally reticent to condemn another, well, idiot. I’m sure you don’t need me to put … Continue reading →

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We’re back in 2008 as Ricco faces failure

Posted on 8 February 2011 by Alex Murray

Here’s a meme I prepared earlier: Riccardo Ricco Epic Fail. A lot earlier. Like July 2008 earlier. Then I wrote of the hubris of Riccardo Ricco. I stand by what I said then “Don’t bother searching for culprits in systematic doping, … Continue reading →

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On doping and other matters, some articles you should read

Posted on 31 January 2011 by Alex Murray

The latest edition of Procycling has turned up, cover is “The inside story behind the creation of” Team Laypreacher-Trunk, not a single mention of women’s professional cycling again. So here’s some articles that I’ve been reading that you should read. … Continue reading →

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