Lance Again

[Tin Pot]

I like the way the mention of his name upsets so many people. That's always a good thing.

 

[Simpleton]

That made me laugh out loud.

Dunno about that. Armstrong as an athlete was superb. Measured VO2 is one of the highest ever recorded. And having read Emma O'Reilys book she talks about Armstrongs amazing ability to recover, without the need to dope.

 

[Big Dave laaa]

Dunno about that. Armstrong as an athlete was superb. Measured VO2 is one of the highest ever recorded. And having read Emma O'Reilys book she talks about Armstrongs amazing ability to recover, without the need to dope.

Actually this was all part of the web of lies that were spun to mask his doping. The real data shows that his VO2 max was nowhere near what was claimed and his heart isn't particularly massive. It was his ego that was exceptional and the chip on his shoulder

 

[Crandoggler]

Indeed. He was, without doping, an incredibly talented athlete. Unfortunately for him, he got caught out.

 

[Crackle]

Dunno about that. Armstrong as an athlete was superb. Measured VO2 is one of the highest ever recorded. And having read Emma O'Reilys book she talks about Armstrongs amazing ability to recover, without the need to dope.

Yeah but he was certainly prepared.

 

[Simpleton]

Actually this was all part of the web of lies that were spun to mask his doping. The real data shows that his VO2 max was nowhere near what was claimed and his heart isn't particularly massive. It was his ego that was exceptional and the chip on his shoulder

Really? I'd have thought the VO2 test was done early on in his carear pre doping. It does make sense when you take into account Armstrongs performances in one day races which was very good. He did of course fix the triple crown but he won the Worlds pre doping. I'll look into that further.

 

[blazed]

I heard he had a resting heart rate of 9 beats per minute and the life expectancy of a Galapagos tortoise.

 

[Citius]

but he won the Worlds pre doping.

I think he won the worlds the same year he began doping. His legendary 'high cadence' is another smokescreen perpretated by his entourage. Typically, it was no higher than anyone else's..

 

[User169]

That wouldn't cover every use of your name. You can't stop people writing books or making films about you neither can you demand a share of the profits.

That's why I said it wasn't especially relevant. Lance did also file a trademark application for his name in connection with the provision of oncology pharmaceuticals. Imagine taking Lance Armstrong branded medicines!

 

[shouldbeinbed]

That's why I said it wasn't especially relevant. Lance did also file a trademark application for his name in connection with the provision of oncology pharmaceuticals. Imagine taking Lance Armstrong branded medicines!

Well you know they'd be effective, the issue would be forcing your family to take them to assist you

 

[blazed]

 

[shouldbeinbed]

Ye cannit get vexed at Viz Letters

 

[John the Monkey]

Really? I'd have thought the VO2 test was done early on in his carear pre doping.

The usual thing trotted out is the study Ed Coyle made of him (although, obviously don't know whether that's what you're referring to).

The problems with that are tackled in various places, iirc, but here's the Science of Sport blog;
http://sportsscientists.com/2008/09/coyle-and-armstrong-research-errors-evaluation/
http://sportsscientists.com/2008/09/coyle-armstrong-research-installment-2/

 

[Lemond]

Even with the benefits of EPO, I still reckon it takes a bloody good cyclist to win seven TDFs...especially as many, many others would have been doping too.

Totally against cheating / doping and I'm glad he got caught, but there must have been a great deal of talent there to begin with.

Should make for a great movie.

 

[Cer_r0bbo]

Whether this clouds the issue or not I am looking forward to seeing the film! An infamous character like his is definitely filmworthy!