““I was never one of those I’m shocked simply shocked” that’s there’s doping going on. Lance Johann and George are engaging characters and are truly victims of their own making. Am I excusing their behavior and tactics especially the abject ruthlessness of Lance Armstrong (which in my opinion was the main reason for his downfall not the systemic doping that “forced” every pro cyclist worth his weight to partake accordingly ) no I’m not but all factors have to be considered to look at this calmly without reverting to a puritanical view of cycling and elite sport in general which up to this point is unrealistic sadly. Today’s wrap up had the American JB crediting Belgian JB with having the most grand tour victories as a DS. Depending on your perspective this is entirely false or true with an asterisk. What I and many fans would love to hear or see would be a true mea culpa episode from Bruyneel , George and Lance it would an amazingly cathartic moment and no it probably wouldn’t sway the detractors but from what I understand based on the popularity of the podcasts show a sincere effort at redemption through a self imposed truth and reconciliation round table that would perhaps lay to rest the dragons that continue to torment the guilty ones.”
tucson69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23