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Fair. I was not aware of all those other things. I guess he gets to keep the celebrity because he was the most successful American cyclist. America number one
by Swizec 3y ago
Fair. I was not aware of all those other things.
I guess he gets to keep the celebrity because he was the most successful American cyclist. America number one and all that :)
(I’m not a american so I find that attitude silly but very noticeable)
- discreteevent 3y agoI don't think it has much to do with being American. Cycling worships the greats no matter where they are from (take Pantani for example). It's an extremely tough sport with people who historically came from tough backgrounds. When a cyclist gets badly injured and you see them cycling on - it's because they have no other choice. They will lose their livelihood if they don't. None of this excuses drugs but it might explain why people identify with and often admire them no matter what country they come from.
- mcv 3y agoThere have been other great American cyclists that haven't been caught with doping. Like Greg LeMond: fantastic tour winner, a major critic of doping in cycling, and one of the first to express doubts about the legitimacy of Armstrong's victory. That is the great American cyclist people should be admiring.
- jimt1234 3y agoAgreed. And still, LeMond was yet another victim of Armstrong. https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/walsh-on-lemond-enduring-the-vengeance-of-armstrong/ https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/walsh-on-lemond-enduring...