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RC Vikings · 05-07-2007, 03:36 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=2862610

http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/12213.0.html

I wonder what stories he will tell.

bluegoose · 05-08-2007, 12:40 AM

I can't say that I'm really surprised. I wonder what finally got him to admit to it? Was there a threat of some additional legal action against him in addition to getting booted off the tour? There had to be. It couldn't have just been his conscience. Was there some sort of plea bargain involved?

SteelBlue · 05-08-2007, 01:30 AM

Basso just might be my new favorite cyclist. Finally, someone just admits it and moves on. Floyd, take heed.

creekster · 05-08-2007, 04:22 AM

This is just what Millar did a few years ago. Not sure if it makes him a hero or not. I think it is just sad. For the last few years of Armstrong's TdF victories there were only two guys that could stay with him, Basso and Ullrich, and both of them are cheats. ANd LA?

I am still not sure about Landis, as his method of alleged cheating is still so unlikely.

The entire think is very disappointing. It is making it hard ot get excited about the Giro.

SteelBlue · 05-08-2007, 02:15 PM

It certainly doesn't make him a hero. But it's refreshing to see someone take accountability for their actions albeit a year late. Watching Floyd tour the country bumming cash for his defense has just been sad.

MikeWaters · 05-08-2007, 02:22 PM

How do blacks feel about Basso's juicing?

RC Vikings · 05-08-2007, 02:35 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=2863597

Basso just changed his mind saying he only thought about it but never went through with it. I guess when they threatened to take his Giro win away from him he had a little different story to tell.

MikeWaters · 05-08-2007, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RC Vikings

http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=2863597

Basso just changed his mind saying he only thought about it but never went through with it. I guess when they threatened to take his Giro win away from him he had a little different story to tell.

Classy move. Is he getting advice from Bill Clinton?

SteelBlue · 05-08-2007, 07:01 PM

Update: Basso is no longer my new favorite cyclist, his reign lasting less than 24 hours. My favorite cyclist is now Creekster.

creekster · 05-09-2007, 12:45 AM

Sadly, I must decline Steel's generous award, as I feel it is important for a favorite cyclist to at least ride the bike more than a few times a year.

Here is a rather amusing comment on the Basso affair:

http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/12221.0.html

05-07-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
RC Vikings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 2,236	Basso admits to doping... http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=2862610 http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/12213.0.html I wonder what stories he will tell. Last edited by RC Vikings; 05-07-2007 at 03:41 PM. Reason: new info

05-08-2007, 04:22 AM	#4
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	This is just what Millar did a few years ago. Not sure if it makes him a hero or not. I think it is just sad. For the last few years of Armstrong's TdF victories there were only two guys that could stay with him, Basso and Ullrich, and both of them are cheats. ANd LA? I am still not sure about Landis, as his method of alleged cheating is still so unlikely. The entire think is very disappointing. It is making it hard ot get excited about the Giro. __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-08-2007, 02:35 PM	#7
RC Vikings Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rexburg, Idaho Posts: 2,236	Basso now saying he didn't dope http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/cyclin...ory?id=2863597 Basso just changed his mind saying he only thought about it but never went through with it. I guess when they threatened to take his Giro win away from him he had a little different story to tell.

05-09-2007, 12:45 AM	#10
creekster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the far corner of my mind Posts: 8,711	Sadly, I must decline Steel's generous award, as I feel it is important for a favorite cyclist to at least ride the bike more than a few times a year. Here is a rather amusing comment on the Basso affair: http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/12221.0.html __________________ Sorry for th e tpyos.

05-08-2007, 12:40 AM	#2
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	I can't say that I'm really surprised. I wonder what finally got him to admit to it? Was there a threat of some additional legal action against him in addition to getting booted off the tour? There had to be. It couldn't have just been his conscience. Was there some sort of plea bargain involved?

05-08-2007, 01:30 AM	#3
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	Basso just might be my new favorite cyclist. Finally, someone just admits it and moves on. Floyd, take heed.

05-08-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	It certainly doesn't make him a hero. But it's refreshing to see someone take accountability for their actions albeit a year late. Watching Floyd tour the country bumming cash for his defense has just been sad.

05-08-2007, 02:22 PM	#6
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	How do blacks feel about Basso's juicing?

05-08-2007, 07:01 PM	#9
SteelBlue Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norcal Posts: 5,821	Update: Basso is no longer my new favorite cyclist, his reign lasting less than 24 hours. My favorite cyclist is now Creekster.