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Taking down the Armstrong Nike poster
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Apr23

Taking down the Armstrong Nike poster

posted by Neil Browne

It’s been hanging on my wall for a couple of years, the Nike “What am I on…” Lance Armstrong poster. Today I took it down. Originally I hung it on my office wall because I liked the message of training to improve yourself. I also slipped keepsakes from races: route maps, rider’s numbers, my Cross Vegas number, a certificate from the 2008 L’Etape I’d done in France, and various media stickers from races underneath the clear plastic cover. However, peeking out from behind these pleasant bike related memories was Armstrong. Even though his helmeted head was still nothing more to me than a pin-prick of color like one from Georges...

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The Oprah interview
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Jan11

The Oprah interview

posted by Neil Browne

Credits roll: “Oprah’s Next Chapter” Video montage of Lance Armstrong winning the Tour de France. Speaking over the video Winfrey describes Armstrong’s accomplishments in a serious tone: world champion, fighting cancer, returns from near death to professional cycling and winning seven straight Tours. Reminds the audience the hardships he endured coming from a single parent home. Scene opens to Armstrong seated on a sofa inside his Austin, Texas home with Winfrey positioned in front of him. Let the redemption begin… As we’re all aware Lance Armstrong is going to sit down with Oprah Winfrey for a 90 minute interview. It will be...

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The different realities to the Armstrong doping charges
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Jun14

The different realit...

posted by Neil Browne

I won’t bother you with another post outlining USADA’s charges against Lance Armstrong, Johan Bruyneel, Dr. Michele Ferrari, Pedro Celaya, Luis del Moral, and Pepe Marti. If you read any cycling news site there are several articles about the hot topic. But here are a few things I found...

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The Lance Armstrong decision – a done deal or more to come?
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Feb05

The Lance Armstrong ...

posted by Neil Browne

Honestly I can’t say I’m totally surprised that the federal investigation into Lance Armstrong has been dropped. The reason for my lack of surprise? The investigation seemed to be dragging on and on. The burden of proof is much higher in these types of cases and while it was rumored that...

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An open letter to Lance Armstrong
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Aug24

An open letter to La...

posted by Neil Browne

I know we’ve had our differences and words were exchanged. I suspect that the ugliness might have been influenced by a couple of late night Michelob Ultras. I’m willing to put aside our differences: you thinking I’m a complete douchebag, me disappointed about your actions as someone who...

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Will Armstrong compete in US Pro Championships?
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  • Road
Jan25

Will Armstrong compe...

posted by Neil

Last week, Medalist Sports’ Chris Aronhalt held a press conference in Hincapie Sportswear’s offices releasing details of the upcoming US Pro Championships weekend. As previously reported, the professional national championships moved to May to be in line with other countries’ national...

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Another opinion on the Armstrong article in Sports Illustrated
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Jan21

Another opinion on t...

posted by Neil Browne

Mr RealNikBackTV gives his thoughts in a manner which really breaks down the real question: Who the hell really rides bikes and why would they do that? Through personal observation Mr. RealNikBackTV makes some observations which should be obvious to...

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