By now I’m sure you’ve heard about Floyd Landis testing positive for testosterone. I haven’t written about it because I’m too depressed about the whole business. Last time something like this happened, it was Tyler Hamilton, the boy scout of cycling. He was found guilty and banned for two years, and now has been further implicated in the Operation Puerto scandal.
When he was banned, it severely diminished my enthusiasm for the sport of cycling. I was reluctant after that to root for any pro cyclist, including Lance. This year though, I let my guard down and began to root for Floyd in spite of myself. His story was just too interesting, and with his amazing comeback after such a bad day, how could you not be awestruck?! My enthusiasm was renewed.
Now this. I was actually depressed for several days after hearing about this. I didn’t want to talk about it or think about it. I want to believe in Floyd, but after Tyler, I just don’t know if I can. I can say this though, the sport of cycling is fucked with a capital F. It’s going to be hard for it to recover from all of these scandals.
The good news is that I can go out into my garage and get on my bike anytime I want, and I’ll have a better time riding myself than watching a race on TV.
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#1 by The Wife on 8/4/2006 - 6:46 pm
Cheer up, Chrissy. You’re a way better cyclist than those professional cheaters anyway. Who cares about those downers…