I wouldn't read too much into the specific manner in which Armstrong denied Landis's accusations. Assuming Armstrong did dope, I doubt if he'd have much compunction about telling a flat-out lie to contradict Landis, versus questioning Landis's credibility and remaining nominally truthful.

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A bicycle is a splendid thing.
~Ernest Hemingway

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"My favorite part of riding a bike is when I get off the bike." - Jim Gaffigan

What was he thinking given his book, his case, ect?

The worst feeling is being made a fool by a fool; I defended him, my wife bought his book and I read it, and I believed in him, for a while.

I keep flashing back to his violent outburst on media after he won the miracle stage at the 06 tour. Why didn't I just judge it for what it seemed to show rather plainly then - albeit this impression is obviously now in perfectly clear hindsight given his recent admission - roid rage! I guess I wanted to pull for the local guy.

I can only understand this, as the press releases report, that he feels so guilty he needs to have the truth set him free. I really wish Floyd the best. I still root for the guy for some reason.

However, being a rat is not required for having the truth set you free.

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-Big Clyde

I think this is a good perspective on why.
http://www.cycle-smart.com/blog/2010/05 ... -boy-floyd

He admits it now because up until this point, he was trying to get back to the races in Europe. Landis knows now that he'll never make it back to Europe, so he's got nothing to lose, and everyone who he knew at the ProTour level dumped him. At the big time, ProTour level, Landis only has enemies.

He claims to have training logs going back years with the details of his program. Let's see if he produces them.

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There's a lot of shame on a road bike. -- evdog

That looks like a Con-Cussion right there.

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Scum on a Bike

Don't be surprised if Landis is found dead in an alley/ hotel room somewhere. The dude is messing with some powerful folks who actually donated money for his defense a few years ago. It must have hurt really bad when he couldn't ride in this Ca tour. Was Lance sooo good that he could kick everyones ass even when they were doping; Pantani, Ulrich, Basso, the list goes on. hmmm

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"Just stop this walking shit and let's get this done"
Avidtesty (Arch 2019)

"they" could whack flandis, but it seems like he has little left to lose, little to gain, and has already done the damage. "they" could whack people who might corroborate his testimony, but there are so many that it would be a huge pile of bodies. and if there is an fda/usada investigation (including the chief balco prosecutor), would it be prudent to whack or lean on anyone? i wonder who will be among the first to squeal? dave z? levi? george? allen lim? can the fda/usada investigate non-americans such as michael barry?

roid landis dropped a big motherfucker of a bomb. shit is flying everywhere and people are getting stained. i wish i had more popcorn. more drama for your mama

Armstrong responding to reports of a federal investigation of possible fraud and doping charges against him and former associates:

“Like I said, as long as we have a legitimate and credible and fair investigation, we’ll be happy to cooperate, but I’m not going to participate in any kind of witch hunt,” the seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor said. “I’ve done too many good things for too many people.”

Ummm . . . try not cooperating with a federal investigation and let me know how that goes for you.

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A bicycle is a splendid thing.
~Ernest Hemingway

This is gonna get interesting. I read that all the former Posties and Discovery riders on Garmin have been ordered by Vaughters to cooperate in the investigation.

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"We'll ride it until they pave it."

-Big Clyde

Allow me to translate:

“Like I said, as long as I have no chance of getting caught, I’ll be happy to cooperate, but I’m not going to participate in an actual investigation,” the seven-time Tour de France winner and cancer survivor said. “I have too many good sponsorships from too many companies."

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DFL > DNF