Tag Archives: EPO

Ashenden, Armstrong, Kimmage

Posted on 14 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Somehow I seem to have a rather high googlerank if you are searching for the Michael Ashenden interview from NY velocity in which he examines the evidence around Lance Armstrong and his 1999 Tour De France samples and the states … Continue reading →

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Tunes to ride to, episode 2, plus Ashenden v Armstrong

Posted on 6 April 2009 by Alex Murray

Here’s another batch of five, available from amazon.co.uk and currently on my iPod (other mp3 players are available). Amazon.co.uk Widgets Today’s ride was punctuated by a puncture and coffee so not the most profitable but I’m still gradually working my … Continue reading →

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Don’t call it a comeback

Posted on 5 October 2008 by Alex Murray

Now Alexandre Vinokourov wants back in on the top flight of cycling. Is there anyone, apart from Jan Ullrich, who hasn’t served a ban or banishment from the pro peloton who doesn’t want to seek redemption on the road? You’ve … Continue reading →

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The hubris of Riccardo Ricco

Posted on 17 July 2008 by Alex Murray

I honestly cannot bring myself to waste my energy on being surprised or outraged by the news that Riccardo Ricco returned a positive test result on a day when Mark Cavendish made cycling history at Le Tour: Mark Cavendish completes … Continue reading →

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