Comments on: Knock, Knock, Who’s There? It’s Me, Lance Armstrong, And I’m Back!

By: Alan Parkins

Alan Parkins — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:44:15 +0000

Chris Humpherys ... In the case of the Tour de France. It's not the French Cycling commisstion. But L'Equipe and UCI jointly. As it's L'Equipe who oversees the event and UCI as the sport's international governing body who ought to be on top of things. They've been far too slow as to the proactive endeavors. Now they're having to play catchup. As MLB they're still in complete denial ! Hell Manny Ramirez gets banned for 50 games but can still play at the minor league level ? A suspension ought to mean what it says and not merely a friggin' slap on the wrist. What fuc_kin' use is a suspension to begin with if a player can still play in the minors ? There's the complete stupidity of the hierarchy of Major League Baseball comes in. You just can't take them seriously for one minute at all ! Alan Parkins

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:09:21 +0000

Which is more corrupt when it comes to ignoring it’s drug issue: Major League Baseball in the last decade or the French Cycling commission.

That’s not the only fair comparison. Both sports are unwatchable.

By: Alan Parkins

Alan Parkins — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:36:30 +0000

Chris Humpherys

The French despize Armstrong and the mere fact that he’s won the pre-eminent event seven consecutive times. And also there’s a reason why they’ve not produced a French winner in several years. That may well play into the reason behind their ire.

And then we come to the alleged cheating and steroid use. Well until they (UCI ) clean up the sport . Then their blind hatred of Armstrong and the fact that he’s never been found guilty of abusing any illegal substance contributing to his wins. Then it’s clear for all to see that they’re using him as a scapegoat.

Becareful about going out and walking around in spandex. You may well draw one type of admirer , if you know what I mean ?

Alan Parkins

By: Alan Parkins

Alan Parkins — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:30:34 +0000

Joey Mills

You needn’t worry just as long as it gave you something of an insight. If anything once you see the event for the spectacle it is . Then I guarantee you , you’ll be hooked and sucked in. It’s a tremendous event.

Alan Parkins

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:15:49 +0000

Al,

They’re just jealous of Armstrong’s dominance.

In honor of Lance, I think I’ll walk around this entire 4th of July weekend in spandex bicycle shorts. I’ll also refrain from any uni-testicle comments as they’re purely tasteless.

By: Joey Mills

Joey Mills — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:16:39 +0000

I read the article Alan, and it was very well-written. I’m sorry, but I don’t know much about cycling and the Tour de France so I can’t add any input into the discussion.

By: Alan Parkins

Alan Parkins — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:12:06 +0000

Chris Humpherys aka Bo Jackson …..

The event itself the Tour de France commences this Saturday 4th July and ends July 26th. 3500kms (approx 2200 miles ) over three weeks of sheer arduous treachery along the way. Nevermind the fact of the toll that it takes on the riders’ bodies mentally and physically.

And as you know the French aren’t all enamored with Lance Armstrong at all. In-fact they hate his guts. And no matter what happens I doubt all of the magnaminity shown will change any of that at all ! Even with him conducting a cancer awareness benefit both in Monte Carlo and in Paris. They still view him as a cheat and will continue to do so , long after he once again retires.

Alan Parkins ……..

By: Chris Humpherys

Chris Humpherys — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:17:11 +0000

“When is that Tour de France thing anyway?”

- Bo Jackson