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Issue No. 350 - 07/03/08: Landis Loses, But . . .
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Is Floyd's Fight Over?

Floyd Landis may not be giving up and neither is his friend and mentor, Arnie Baker, M.D.

Just as Landis's final appeal was being rejected by a 3-0 vote of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), Baker issued his Wiki Defense 2.0 -- the second edition of his detailed investigation that seeks to prove Floyd's innocence.

Baker's 441-page document refutes the laboratory finding that Landis was guilty of testosterone doping during the 17th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, a mountainous stage that he won by 5:42 after bonking and losing the race lead by 8 minutes the previous day.

Although CAS was the last stop in the legal process -- Landis now has no hope of having his overall Tour victory restored -- he issued a statement on Monday saying, "I am looking into my legal options and deciding on the best way to proceed." He could appeal to the Swiss Federal Court (CAS is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland), although that court has denied it has jurisdiction in other CAS-related cases.

"They will never get to the end of how much I can take," Landis defiantly told ESPN.com on Monday. "I'm not happy that I'm the person who has to take this, but I would never allow myself to be treated this way and ever give up."

Wrong Kind of History

Perhaps one victory Landis could hope for is a reduction in the $100,000 that CAS ordered him to pay the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. The fine is to cover part of USADA's costs for Landis's 9-day hearing in May 2007. This apparently is the first time CAS has ordered such restitution by an athlete in a doping case.

Total cost for the Landis defense is said to exceed $2 million, with the prosecution's tab estimated at close to that figure.

The Associated Press termed it "the longest, most expensive and most bizarre case in modern anti-doping history."

Landis also is the first Tour winner to be stripped of victory for a doping violation. He is eligible to return to pro road racing on January 30, 2009, but he hasn't announced that he will. He will be 33 years old then and he had a partial hip replacement in the autumn of '06.

Labor of Love

Baker, a retired San Diego physician who coaches and has won numerous U.S. age-group cycling championships -- and whose eBooks are sold by RBR -- has followed the Landis case as closely as anyone. He and Floyd have been friends for years.

Working pro bono, Baker developed the so-called Wiki Defense that refuted Landis's positive drug tests (his A and B samples from stage 17). Further, that defense was posted on the internet for anyone to read and consider.

Following the CAS ruling, Baker told RBR that he continues to "strongly disagree" with all findings against Landis. He maintains that "not only did the French laboratory (1) never identify testosterone in the testosterone/epitestosterone ratio test according to World Anti-Doping Agency criteria, it (2) had no written procedure to identify substances in the more sophisticated IRMS test."

The IRMS test determined that Landis's stage 17 urine sample displayed evidence of synthetic testosterone, which apparently was the key factor for CAS.

Moreover, Baker asserts, "There is evidence of scientific misconduct/malfeasance. Records have disappeared and documents appear to have been fabricated. USADA, its experts, and the lab appear to have repeatedly made false statements."

Fighting Words

Some observers are saying that charges like those, made in hearings by Landis and his defense team, got under the skin of CAS's 3-man panel. Contesting laboratory findings is one thing. Accusing anti-doping authorities of fraud and deceit put this case well beyond the normal field of play.

In fact, Landis indicated that a goal of his appeal was to shed light on improper procedures and conduct at USADA and WADA. He contended that the deck is stacked against athletes who often don't have the resources to fund their defense.

In its 58-page decision, the CAS panel acknowledged that the French lab that found Landis positive used some "less than ideal laboratory practices, but not lies, fraud, forgery or cover-ups" as the Landis legal team alleged.

CAS accused Landis of attempting to muddle evidence and embarrass the lab, and said he continued doing so without justification during its 35-hour hearing.

"Appelant's experts crossed the line, acting for the most part as advocates for the Appelant's cause, and not as scientists objectively assisting the Panel in the search for truth," reads the CAS decision.

Truth and Consequences

Now that it's over for USADA and the case against Landis has been largely upheld, agency CEO Travis Tygart commented, "We are pleased that justice was served and that Mr. Landis was not able to escape the consequences of his doping or his effort to attack those who protect the rights of clean athletes."

Tygart told velonews.com, "This sends a message that no one -- no matter what resources they have at their disposal -- can hide from the truth."

As for Baker, he remains steadfast for Landis and against all verdicts that have been rendered. "I document the reasons for my opinions in the Wiki Defense 2.0," he says. "Source documents are provided. By all means download the material from my website -- it is free -- and come to your own conclusions."

Baker's Wiki Defense 2.0 can be read here (441-page PDF): http://tinyurl.com/5r9fxa
CAS's unanimous decision against Landis can be read here (58-page PDF): http://tinyurl.com/5ptsgr
An overview of the case appears on cyclingnews.com at http://tinyurl.com/5vyce3

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Perhaps everyone can agree on one thing: For the Tour's sake, it's good that the CAS decision came down 5 days before the race, not during it.

The last thing the Tour de France needs is for doping to capture the headlines again. Now the winner of the 2006 race is certain -- Spain's Oscar Pereiro, who finished second to Landis -- and perhaps the '08 edition will be only about the racing. What are the chances?

Said Landis to ESPN.com on Monday: "I hope people who are interested in bicycle racing forget about me by the end of the week and turn on the television and watch the Tour, and give those guys the respect and attention they deserve."

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RBR's Question of the Week

What's YOUR verdict on Floyd Landis?

We give you 5 ways to answer at http://www.roadbikerider.com/poll, where you can also find an archive of previous poll results. Please click, vote and come back to finish reading.

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What gets accustomed to Vegas stays in Vegas. That's what it has boiled down to for Interbike, which spent 2 years considering different cities for its annual trade show, the biggest in North America. So, the guys at your local shop will be packing for Sin City in September, at least through 2012. Interbike will continue in the Sands Convention Center with its 700,000+ square feet of floor space and dozens of meeting rooms. Vegas also offers reliably good weather for the Outdoor Expo that precedes Interbike and gives shop guys the chance to test ride new iron on roads and trails. Considered for a possible venue change were Denver, Anaheim and Salt Lake City. An Interbike survey found that 88% of retailers are planning to attend the show, scheduled for Sept. 24-26, but, alas, there still is no consumer day when the public is admitted.
Rubber is rising. On Monday, WTB announced a 20% increase in the price of its bike tires and tubes. Yesterday, Michelin said its prices will rise by 15% on Sept. 1, citing higher costs for raw material, energy and transportation. Other tire makers seem certain to follow suit. It could be wise to stock up now on these essential cycling products.
Product recall: 800 SunRingle hollow quick-releases for hubs are being recalled because they can break while in the locked position. Hayes Bicycle Group, SunRingle's parent company, reports that 4 of the QR's have failed unexpectedly. The recall involves the Hollow CroMo Front 100 mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130 mm and Hollow CroMo Rear 135 mm models. The products were manufactured in Taiwan and sold for about $17 in U.S. bike shops between June 2007 and May 2008. Owners should stop using these quick-releases and take them to a bike shop for replacement. More info at http://www.sun-ringle.com/news.php5
Taking its cue from the popularity of the 4-year-old North American Handmade Bicycle Show, a European version will be launched in 2009. The European Handmade Bicycle Exhibition is scheduled for May 8-10 in Schwabisch Gmund, Germany. Details at http://www.e-h-b-e.eu

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Comment of the Week

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Shop Thoughts

I used to dream about someday working in the cycling industry. Messing around with bikes all day. Raking in the big bucks. Beating back groupies with a frame pump.

Then I got a job in the cycling industry. One out of 3 ain't bad, right?

Yes, sometimes in the bike biz you can ride during working hours and pass it off as business, which almost makes up for the industry's shameful lack of money and groupies.

"Yo, boss. Gotta do some prototype testing on the new chainstay protector. I'll be back in mumble-mumble hours."

Try that with a non-cycling employer. "Pardon me, Mr. Tyrannus? I'd like to review the third-quarter budget figures during an afternoon bike ride."

"Fine," he'd reply. "Don't forget to factor in the savings we've just achieved by eliminating your salary."

Another cycling-career option is opening a bike shop, something just about every cyclist has contemplated, me included. Mess around with bikes all day, be your own boss, wear an apron at work and not feel silly, banter with witty customers (say what, Uncle Al?).

Then I remember that I can barely screw on a plastic valve cap without stripping the threads. "Cut your $500 carbon fork's steerer tube? No problemo, sir. Uh, tell me again which is that steerer tube thingie."

Plus, I'll never forget what one industry veteran told me about the financial side of bicycle retail. "Owning a bike shop," he said, "is like bleeding to death from a paper cut."

So I've resolved to be happy with my current, cycling-free occupation. No work-sanctioned "test rides," but the pay's okay. And you can't imagine how many groupies are attracted to the glamorous field of direct-mail marketing.

Or maybe you can.

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(Scott Martin is on a break, so this is one of the columns featured in his new eBook, Spin Again, a collection of his witty, wacky and sometimes on-target observations on road cycling. Enjoy 3 more Spins and buy all 181 if you'd like at http://www.roadbikerider.com/sa_page.htm)

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How Can I Train More Consistently?

Q: I'll have a great week with solid rides and feel like I'm making progress, but the next week, due to weather, family, work or lack of motivation, I just go through the motions. What's the key to training well more consistently? -- Randy W.

Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Here's my belief: The recreational roadie who juggles career, family and other responsibilities with "serious" cycling has a higher HQ (hero quotient) than pros who do almost nothing but ride and recover.

It's a real challenge to fit the bike into our busy lives, especially when we can't justify cycling the way we justify duties for job and family.

We can't say we ride to make money or to achieve fame. We ride because it feels good, it makes us healthier and it satisfies a deep need for challenge and competition, if only with ourselves.

So you have to accept that some weeks are going to be better than others.

During the fortunate weeks, it's easier to get on the bike and easier to go fast or long. Then the weather turns bad, the boss tosses 3 more projects on your desk, the washing machine breaks, and it's your turn to drive the kids to their soccer game.

You could mope about that, or you can look at time off as a pro cyclist would.

Pros schedule "down" weeks into their training. Typically they increase their training load for 3 consecutive weeks and then back off mileage and intensity by about 30% during the fourth week to recover and re-energize.

Of course, most of us can't predict when we'll be off the bike due to life's varied responsibilities. It may not be the ideal fourth week of a carefully planned monthly buildup.

So simply write off the loss of cycling time and don't fret about it. Believe that it's actually an advantage to miss some rides. You'll be fired up and eager to make the most of it when you do have time to ride again. And your body will be more recovered too.

The 95th Tour de France starts Saturday in Brest in the country's northwest corner. Rather than a short prologue time trial (a 40-year tradition) this edition begins with a road stage of 197 km (122 miles) ending in the village of Plumelec. It won't be an easy ride, with 4 category 4 climbs and a 2-km-long uphill finish including an 8% pitch. In addition to this unconventional start, the Tour has only 2 time trials in its 3,554-km (2,203-mile) journey to Paris -- stage 4 with 29.4 km (18.2 miles) on relatively tame terrain, and the penultimate stage 20 covering 53 km (32.7 miles) on narrow, multidirectional country roads. Daily stage previews and results can be found on velonews.com at http://tinyurl.com/5dy3gm, and it also will have live real-time updates during each stage each day through the finish on July 27.
This Tour is touted as the most wide-open in years. After all, writes Bob Ford, a sports columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, "Of the nine men who climbed the podium in the previous three Tours, only two are expected at the starting line Saturday." There's a distressing reason: Of all those missing elite riders, only Lance Armstrong isn't out because of some reason related to doping. Ford writes a generally spot-on perspective that shows how badly the Tour needs a race without cheating stealing the headlines. It's at http://tinyurl.com/6xd7jf

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Overheard: "Cycling is judged over three weeks in July. I hope everyone has this in mind." -- Christian Prudhomme, Tour director, with fingers crossed that riders and teams will play fair and square this year.

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Who will win? Pundits say this Tour is going to be won by the rider who can climb with the best and limit losses in the time trials. There will be plenty of climbing, topped by 4 mountaintop finishes -- Hautacam (stage 10), Prato Nevoso (15), Alpe d'Huez (17) and Saint Etienne (18). Most experts believe the winner will come from this quintet: Damiano Cunego (Lampre), Cadel Evans (Silence-Lotto), Denis Menchov (Rabobank), Carlos Sastre (CSC-Saxo Bank), Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Epargne). Missing, of course, is '07 winner Alberto Contador, banned with the rest of his Astana squad for doping transgressions by riders and staff who've been no part of the 2008 team.
The Tour will roll out with 180 riders on 20 teams. Some 29 countries have at least one rider in the race. France has 40, Spain 30 and Italy 20. Nine Australians will lead the English-speaking contingent (including yellow jersey favorite Cadel Evans of Silence-Lotto) while only 4 Americans will start -- George Hincapie of Team Columbia and 3 on Garmin-Chipotle: Will Frischkorn, Danny Pate and Christian Vande Velde. For the first time since 1999 no U.S. rider is expected to contest for overall victory.
Over at cyclingnews.com there's an interesting 2-part interview with Lance Armstrong, mainly about this year's Tour and the 7 he won. During his career, Big Tex snared 22 stages victories. Which meant the most to him? Interestingly, it wasn't one that came during his 7-year winning streak. http://tinyurl.com/5sxsw5
The controversial owner of Team Rock Racing, clothier Michael Ball, has announced a program no one can take issue with. Ball is creating the Professional Cycling Catastrophic Injury Fund to provide money for pro and elite amateur racers who suffer a ruinous injury. "Devastating crashes and cycling go hand in hand, and currently there is no safety net in place," Ball said in a statement. "If these riders get seriously injured there is no insurance, no pension and no workman's comp. This is the first time there will be a financial support mechanism in place." Ball told velonews.com he was inspired to create the fund by the crash that made Mexican racer Fausto Esparza a paraplegic last spring. "Here's a perfect example of a guy who has dedicated his life to the sport and now he's in a tough spot," Ball said. The accident happened in a New Mexico race. Esparza spent several weeks in a Texas hospital and reportedly is now in a Mexico City facility.

Ball said his goal is to raise $20 million during the next 2 years. The Professional Cycling Catastrophic Injury Fund will be established as a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation, which makes contributions tax deductible. Decisions regarding beneficiaries and amounts granted will be made by a panel set up by the fund.

Last Thursday the New York Times published an article detailing how difficult it is to accurately test for EPO. The red blood cell booster has been proven to improve sub-maximal performance by 50%, a huge benefit in endurance sports such as road racing. But the study, conducted at the Copenhagen Muscle Research Center in Denmark, found that 2 labs accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency were way off in their evaluation of urine tests, often finding no EPO even though it had been recently administered. Concluded the Times: "Athletes who want to cheat by injecting themselves with [EPO] can do so with little risk of getting caught. . . . A urine test that is supposed to detect the drug, and that will be used in the Tour de France and in the Olympics, is likely to miss it, the study says." That article is at http://tinyurl.com/54y4zs. A perspective piece, written for ESPN The Magazine, can be read at http://tinyurl.com/49w7v9

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Overheard: "So what do you do? You take it." -- Carsten Lundby, the Copenhagen study's lead author, on the probable reaction of athletes who know they can use EPO with little chance of being caught.

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Lose one, win one (sort of). Danish climber Michael Rasmussen was banned from pro cycling for 2 years on Tuesday. Yesterday, he was awarded 700,000 euros ($1.1 million) from the team, Rabobank, that fired him while he was leading the 2007 Tour de France. That sacking followed the discovery that "The Chicken," 34, had lied about his whereabouts during the weeks before the Tour, thus avoiding doping controls. Because that's tantamount to testing positive, he was penalized with a retroactive 2-year suspension, which expires on July 26, 2009.

Yesterday, a court denied Rasmussen's request for 5.5 million euros ($8.7 million) in damages from Rabobank, but it said he is entitled to "the salary he would have earned if the lawful [2-month] period was considered to fire him." And to that was added the 400,000 euros ($632 million) contractual bonus he would have received from Rabobank had he won the Tour. Rasmussen was yanked while leading the race by 3:10 with just 4 stages remaining. He denies doping and contends that personal problems caused him to lie about his location.
The streak is alive for Jeannie Longo. Now 49, this extraordinary Frenchwoman has ridden every Olympic road race since women were admitted in 1984 -- and she will be in Beijing, having just won her country's road and time trial championships. Longo won the road gold in Atlanta in 1996 and owns 3 other Olympic medals to go with 13 world championships.
The U.S. road team for the Olympics will by led by 35-year-old George Hincapie of South Carolina, making his 5th trip to the Summer Games. Also announced were Levi Leipheimer (34, California), Jason McCartney (34, Iowa), Christian Vande Velde (32, Colorado) and Dave Zabriskie (29, Utah). Leipheimer and Zabriskie will compete in the time trial as well as the road race. The women's team will have Kristin Armstrong (34, Idaho) in both events. Two additional riders are still to be selected.
Each day during the Tour de France, Versus will televise live stage coverage usually starting at 8:30 a.m. ET, plus replays and an evening program at 8 p.m. ET. The complete schedule can be found at http://tinyurl.com/6bygp7

Shop Talk

Life in the bike shop is never dull. And nothing tops the comments made by customers, staff, sales reps (and even yours truly). Over the years, we've written down quotes that are hilarious, amazing or both. Here's a handful to lighten your day.

"Is this the bike shop?" Said after the person walks through a two-level gauntlet of 60 display bikes.
"Do you guys work on bikes?" I'm asked with my apron on, tool in hand and grease up to my eyebrows, standing at the repair stand . . . working on a bike.
"How much am I gonna hafta work?" a young man asked, looking for a job at the shop. My response "Not at all and you don't get paid either. Cool, huh?"
"My husband ain't been performin' so good lately." Elderly lady (and I mean elderly) looking for a new prostate-friendly saddle for her hubby and, methinks, lookin' for love in all the wrong places.
"Get your grunt-boy to help me." Highly sensitive school teacher referring to one of my young wunderkind employees. Grunt Boy became a pro photographer for Climbing magazine.
"I crashed this bike on the test ride and scratched it. Can I get a discount?" Heeheehee!
"You won't find a bike of lower quality than this one." One of my guys, sales pitching a customer. You could have heard a pin drop. The customer left, sans bike. I wanted to leave too.
"What kind of warranty does this water bottle have?" It's guaranteed to stay wet on the inside? Go figure.
"Did I lock the door?" Moi, who cannot for the life of me remember if I did. I can't tell you how many times I've had to go back at 2 a.m. to check. It's always been locked. Hmmm, wonder if it's locked right now?
And my all-time favorite, uttered by a sales rep selling me on the improvements over last year's model: "It used to be aluminum. Now it's red."

Oh yeah, one more. My lovely wife (and business partner) talked with a customer in the morning who came back several hours later after he'd tipped a few.

"You look better in the afternoon," he told her. The fact that he's still walking is a tribute to her self-restraint.

Can't wait for opening tomorrow!

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(Click feedback@roadbikerider.com to tell us a mechanical matter you'd like the Unc to write about. To read more from Alan Ardizone, owner of award-winning Cascade Bicycles in Montrose, Colorado, click here.)

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Quick Tip: Nix the Clicks. Nuisance noises coming from a bike aren't always easy to solve. When they seem to be from the front wheel, here are 2 solutions to try. First, if you have conventional wheels, put a drop of oil on each spoke crossing. Use a rag to catch any excess. The slight flex in a wheel as it rolls can make dry spokes click where they contact each other. You're more likely to hear this when climbing or accelerating out of the saddle.

If lube doesn't produce the sound of silence, remove the hub's quick-release and apply grease to the skewer and threads. A dry skewer can click as it moves ever so slightly while the bike rolls. Be careful not to get grease between the QR and the fork's dropouts or the wheel could slip.

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