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DapperButch · 02-19-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

Love this! Had me smiling the whole way through. Are you connected to this book in some way?

Dominique · 02-19-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Love this! Had me smiling the whole way through. Are you connected to this book in some way?

Emotionally only! It [the link] was sent to me via twitter along with an ad for tubo tax. The book will be out soon so us seasoned riders can give it to our newbie friends who are going to convert to bicycle commutes.

I expect there will be quite a bit more as gasoline inches up to $5 a gallon.

I thought I'd share the trailer.

DapperButch · 02-19-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

Emotionally only! It [the link] was sent to me via twitter along with an ad for tubo tax. The book will be out soon so us seasoned riders can give it to our newbie friends who are going to convert to bicycle commutes.

I expect there will be quite a bit more as gasoline inches up to $5 a gallon.

I thought I'd share the trailer.

Yes, I saw where it said it is coming out in Spring, 2012. I tucked that into the back of my head as something to look for in a month or two. Thanks.

DapperButch · 02-19-2012, 11:19 AM

In case anyone missed it, Contador was stripped of his titles. Retroactive two year ban ends in August, 2012, so obviously he will not be riding in the Tour this year.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireSto...etire-15531558

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...w/11945235.cms

SnackTime · 02-19-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

In case anyone missed it, Contador was stripped of his titles. Retroactive two year ban ends in August, 2012, so obviously he will not be riding in the Tour this year.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireSto...etire-15531558

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/s...w/11945235.cms

I don't agree with the retroactive two year ban, especially since he was able to participate in cycling events during 2011. To me, that is no ban

DapperButch · 02-19-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SnackTime

I don't agree with the retroactive two year ban, especially since he was able to participate in cycling events during 2011. To me, that is no ban

Any titles that he won over that time were removed. However, I personally would like to see it going forward, as you suggest.

SF_Boi · 02-20-2012, 07:01 PM

I'm a real hard ass about drug use in sports. Cycling is very, very close to my heart and has been for many years. I personally believe anyone and I mean anyone found to be using banded drugs should never be allowed to race again.
That is my opinion and I take responsibility for my opinion. I LOVE CYCLING!

SnackTime · 02-20-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

Any titles that he won over that time were removed. However, I personally would like to see it going forward, as you suggest.

Exactly @ going forward! There are other sports that do not allow the athlete to participate period(for example, Ramirez was suspended for 50 games).

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